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I Escaped WWII Pearl Harbor: A WW2 Book for Kids Age 9-12
The I Escaped The World's Favorite Escapes.In this stellar, impactful book, a young teen navigates the devastating chaos of the Pearl Harbor attack during WWII. A Notable Children's Release from multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters.
15-year-old Billy embarks on a perilous journey to save his father during the World War Two assault on Pearl Harbor. Initially dismissed as a mere drill, the reality quickly dawns on Billy and his family. The island of Oahu is under attack! Worse, his dad is down there on the USS Oklahoma, laid up in the sick bay with two broken legs. He'll never be able to escape on his own. But what can Billy do? He's just a kid and he's way out of his element. Still, he has to act. Braving a hail of gunfire, Billy navigates his way to the harbor, boards a rescue vessel, and daringly ascends the rapidly sinking Oklahoma battleship. In the chaos below deck, he finds his injured father, setting the stage for a dramatic rescue.
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked on a day that changed the course of American history. This story captures the resilience and courage of those who lived through this tragic event.
Perfect for kids who are fans of war stories and history, especially those fascinated by World War Two. It delves into military history, bringing to life a significant historical event of this era. Young readers will encounter the bravery of soldiers, Marines, and war heroes from the Navy and Air Force. Packed with educational facts about battles, generals, and strategies, all presented to captivate and educate young minds about this pivotal period in American history.
"I Escaped WW2 Pearl Harbor" is the 16th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape.
Great for kids' book clubs and classrooms-a study guide is available at scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksh...
• Contains a bonus fact section about the Pearl Harbor Assault, military war heroes, and more
• Black and white illustrations bring each chapter to life
• Real survivor quotes and photos are included
It's the parent-approved Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us!
An essential, relevant read about bravery, duty, family bonds, and finding the courage to never give up.
15-year-old Billy embarks on a perilous journey to save his father during the World War Two assault on Pearl Harbor. Initially dismissed as a mere drill, the reality quickly dawns on Billy and his family. The island of Oahu is under attack! Worse, his dad is down there on the USS Oklahoma, laid up in the sick bay with two broken legs. He'll never be able to escape on his own. But what can Billy do? He's just a kid and he's way out of his element. Still, he has to act. Braving a hail of gunfire, Billy navigates his way to the harbor, boards a rescue vessel, and daringly ascends the rapidly sinking Oklahoma battleship. In the chaos below deck, he finds his injured father, setting the stage for a dramatic rescue.
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked on a day that changed the course of American history. This story captures the resilience and courage of those who lived through this tragic event.
Perfect for kids who are fans of war stories and history, especially those fascinated by World War Two. It delves into military history, bringing to life a significant historical event of this era. Young readers will encounter the bravery of soldiers, Marines, and war heroes from the Navy and Air Force. Packed with educational facts about battles, generals, and strategies, all presented to captivate and educate young minds about this pivotal period in American history.
"I Escaped WW2 Pearl Harbor" is the 16th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape.
Great for kids' book clubs and classrooms-a study guide is available at scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksh...
• Contains a bonus fact section about the Pearl Harbor Assault, military war heroes, and more
• Black and white illustrations bring each chapter to life
• Real survivor quotes and photos are included
It's the parent-approved Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us!
An essential, relevant read about bravery, duty, family bonds, and finding the courage to never give up.
- GenresYoung Adult
114 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2024
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July 23, 2024
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Intense, hard to put down... imagined myself as captain marvel more than once... wanted to hug everyone who got hurt/lost someone.
Another one where the author's give you the feeling of being in the middle of everything.
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Would recommend these for not just kids (these books would be a good way to get them interested in history), all ages would enjoy methinks.
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Intense, hard to put down... imagined myself as captain marvel more than once... wanted to hug everyone who got hurt/lost someone.
Another one where the author's give you the feeling of being in the middle of everything.
👏
Would recommend these for not just kids (these books would be a good way to get them interested in history), all ages would enjoy methinks.
August 6, 2024
It's supposed to be YA but really I think the audience would be under 12's and even then, the author bungles many simple aspects of the Pearl Harbor attack that even basic searching would reveal. It's labored at almost all points and overcooked, yet raw at the same time. It feels like a video game mixed with choose your own adventure style story books and suffers for being all these things but none of them well.
Throw in obligatory political correctness masquerading as a small lesson in pre Civil Rights era America and a really unneeded German spy family subplot that is just bizarre, and you've got not a perfect storm but a perfect mess.
As a side note, I listened to this and it was narrated by robot. That's right, AI narration. And it SUCKED. What a disgrace and insult to listeners. Final nail in the coffin.
Throw in obligatory political correctness masquerading as a small lesson in pre Civil Rights era America and a really unneeded German spy family subplot that is just bizarre, and you've got not a perfect storm but a perfect mess.
As a side note, I listened to this and it was narrated by robot. That's right, AI narration. And it SUCKED. What a disgrace and insult to listeners. Final nail in the coffin.
January 30, 2024
Pearl Harbour
Pearl Harbour can be a very, tough subject and in this book they have obviously made it tough and exciting for the reader.
Pearl Harbour can be a very, tough subject and in this book they have obviously made it tough and exciting for the reader.
January 3, 2026
Great read! Keeps you engrossed the entire time!
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews