Since he was faced with the prospect of having to have a real, grown up job, Michael decided whatever that job was it must allow him the freedom to move about whenever he and his family chose to do so. Applegate, told him it was time to get a career and start being a grown up. Grant, a self professed slow starter in the job arena, began writing for a couple of reasons. After living in 14 different states and having nearly 50 places he has called home Michael currently resides in Tiburon, California, with his wife, their two children and way too many animals. While in Europe he attended three French schools, one in Italy and yet another in the Azores. All of these moves caused him to have to attend 10 different schools in five states just in America. After being born in California into a military family, Michael was raised all over the United States and various places in Europe. Moving was a constant in Michael’s young life throughout his school age years. They will fight the greatest war the world has ever known.In the 59 years since his birth on July 26, 1954, Author Michael Grant has written 150 books, many of which are co-authored with his wife, K. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they will discover the roles that define them on the front lines. These three daring young women will play their parts in the war to defeat evil and save the human race. For the first time they leave behind their homes and families - to go to war. Each has her own reasons for volunteering: Rio fights to honor her sister Frangie needs money for her family Rainy wants to kill Germans. Rio Richlin, Frangie Marr, and Rainy Schulterman are average girls, girls with dreams and aspirations, at the start of their lives, at the start of their loves.

The unproven American army is going up against the greatest fighting force ever assembled: the armed forces of Nazi Germany. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Code Name Verity, New York Times best-selling author Michael Grant unleashes an epic, genre-bending, and transformative new series that reimagines World War II with girl soldiers fighting on the front lines.

Front Lines by Michael Grant