Captured: An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam (Scholastic Focus) by Townley, Alvin

Captured: An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam (Scholastic Focus)

Alvin Townley, a critically acclaimed author of adult nonfiction, delivers a searing YA debut about American POWs...
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Author: Alvin Townley
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Captured: An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam (Scholastic Focus) by Townley, Alvin

Captured: An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam (Scholastic Focus)

BD$33.28

Captured: An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam (Scholastic Focus)

BD$33.28
Author: Alvin Townley
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Alvin Townley, a critically acclaimed author of adult nonfiction, delivers a searing YA debut about American POWs during the Vietnam War.

Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was shot down and captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow American prisoners in withstanding gruesome conditions behind enemy lines. They developed a system of secret codes and covert communications to keep up their spirits. Later, he would endure torture and long periods of solitary confinement. Always, Jerry told his fellow POWs that they would one day return home together. Although Jerry spent seven and a half years as a POW, he did finally return home in 1973 after the longest and harshest deployment in US history.Denton's story is an extraordinary narrative of human resilience and endurance. Townley grapples with themes of perseverance, leadership, and duty while also deftly portraying the deeply complicated realities of the Vietnam War in this gripping narrative project for YA readers.

Author: Alvin Townley
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 03/26/2019
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781338255669
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.8
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 502544 / Captured: An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 85
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2019
Booklist 02/15/2019 pg. 39
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Bestselling author Alvin Townley has traveled the world to discover inspiring stories of leadership, adventure, purpose, and personal triumph. He is the author of the adult books Legacy of Honor, Spirit of Adventure, Fly Navy, and Defiant, and was part of the Emmy Award-winning team behind the documentary film Jeremiah. He speaks often, to both youth and adults, about subjects he holds dear, including veterans, character, perseverance, and citizenship. He lives in Atlanta with his wife; learn more at AlvinTownley.com.

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