52 pages • 1 hour read
Harry MazerA Boy at War
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2001A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Harry Mazer's A Boy at War is praised for its engaging portrayal of a young boy's experiences during the Pearl Harbor attack. The writing is noted for being accessible to young readers, capturing historical events vividly. Some critics felt character development was limited and the plot predictable. Overall, it serves as a compelling introductory historical fiction for middle-grade audiences.
Who Should Read A Boy at War?
A reader who enjoys young adult historical fiction, especially stories set during wartime, would appreciate A Boy at War by Harry Mazer. Fans of books like The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne or Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, which also cover impactful historical events through a young person's perspective, would find this novel compelling.
Recommended
Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
600L