Race Against Death: The Greatest POW Rescue of World War II (Scholastic Focus)
by Deborah Hopkinson
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" A thrilling account of the most daring American POW rescue mission of World War II.Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, America entered World War II, and a new theater of battle opened up in the Pacific. But US troops, along with thousands of Filipino soldiers who fought alongside them, were overtaken in the Philippines by a fiercely determined Japanese navy, and many Americans and Filipino fighters were killed or captured.These American and Filipino prisoners of war were forced to show more endure the most horrific conditions on the deadly trek known as the Bataan Death March. Then, the American servicemen who were held captive by the Japanese military in Cabanatuan Camp and others in the Philippines, faced beatings, starvation, and tropical diseases, and lived constantly under the threat of death.Unable to forget their comrades' fate and concerned that these POWs would be brutally murdered as the tides of war shifted in the Pacific, the US Army Rangers undertook one of the most daring and dangerous rescue missions of all time. Aided by the "Angels of the Underground," the Sixth Ranger Battalion and courageous Filipino guerrilla soldiers set out on an uncertain and treacherous assignment. Often called the Great Raid, this remarkable story remains largely forgotten.Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson presents an extraordinary and unflinching look at the heroic servicemen and women who courageously weathered the worst of circumstances and conditions in service to their country, as well as those who answered the call to save their fellow soldiers"-- show lessTags
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Gr 4–6—Hopkinson's gripping narrative of the rescue of World War II prisoners from Cabanatuan Camp in the
Philippines is beautifully told through individual stories. Amply illustrated with maps and photos, and with extensive
source notes, this is a high-interest read and a superb resource.
Philippines is beautifully told through individual stories. Amply illustrated with maps and photos, and with extensive
source notes, this is a high-interest read and a superb resource.
Excerpt from a longer article:
Synergy: Exploring World War II
WORLD WAR II was a global conflict between two military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. From 1939-1945, many of the world’s countries fought on land, sea, and air killing an estimated 70-80 million people. Civilian populations were particularly hard hit. Many people were held in prison camps around the world.
To understand a concept, it’s useful to read a cluster of books related to a theme. Explore these recently published books for young people:
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RACE AGAINST DEATH: THE GREATEST POW RESCUE OF WORLD WAR II by Deborah Hopkinson is a middle grade nonfiction narrative telling the story of an American POW rescue mission. Part of the “True Stories in Focus” collection, show more this fast-paced story follows US Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas who conduct the “Great Raid” to rescue American and Filipino prisoners. ARC courtesy of Scholastic Focus, an imprint of Scholastic. show less
Synergy: Exploring World War II
WORLD WAR II was a global conflict between two military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. From 1939-1945, many of the world’s countries fought on land, sea, and air killing an estimated 70-80 million people. Civilian populations were particularly hard hit. Many people were held in prison camps around the world.
To understand a concept, it’s useful to read a cluster of books related to a theme. Explore these recently published books for young people:
...
RACE AGAINST DEATH: THE GREATEST POW RESCUE OF WORLD WAR II by Deborah Hopkinson is a middle grade nonfiction narrative telling the story of an American POW rescue mission. Part of the “True Stories in Focus” collection, show more this fast-paced story follows US Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas who conduct the “Great Raid” to rescue American and Filipino prisoners. ARC courtesy of Scholastic Focus, an imprint of Scholastic. show less
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Deborah Hopkinson is the author of over 40 highly acclaimed nonfiction books, including NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor and Jane Addams Honor Book Shutting Out the Sky: Carter G. Woodson Honor Book UP Before Daybreak; Sibert Honor Book and YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist Titanic: Voices from the Disaster: Sydney Taylor Notable Book show more Courage Defiance: Dive!; D-Day; Sydney Taylor Notable Book We Has to Be Brave; and We Must Not Forget. Deborah lives with her family near Portland, Oregon. show less
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