"The Enemy Above"
by Michael P. Spradlin
Hunter Mc Lendon
8th Grade
Michael P. Spradlin
Author Overview
- Michael enjoys writing for young adults, teens, and adults.
- He is the author of more than a dozen books and has been rewarded for the New York Times best selling books.
- Spradlin grew up along the Michigan and Indiana border so he is afraid of Hossiers.
Anton
- Anton is a Jew in the time of Hitler's dictationship.
- He is very loyal to his grandmother Bubbe.
- His father has joined the Polish army so his Uncle Dmitri and Bubbe are like his parents to him.
- Anton is a very brave young man.
Main
Character
Plot
Diagram
- Exposition: Anton and his family are forced to leave their home and find a new one.
- Rising Action: They find a cave where they will stay until the war is over or they get caught.
- Climax: Bubbe, Rina, and David are captured by the Major.
- Falling action: Anton saves Bubbe while Rina and David are shot and killed.
- Resolution: Anton's Uncle Dmitri, Herman, Anton, and Bubbe discuss what is their next move.
Book
Suggestions
- I recommend that if you enjoy World War history you should read this novel to experience the harsh life the Jews had to endure during World War Two.