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jennybeastie's review
4.0
I like the detailed history that these books represent, even as I am a little uncomfortable with the subject and the very American viewpoint. Don't get me wrong, the Very American Viewpoint is EXACTLY what was going on in this country during WWII, especially after Pearl Harbor, so I think it's appropriate, I'm just uncomfortable. I also think the author does an excellent job trying to look at the events in the book from both a Japanese and an American perspective, but it's a really complex subject.
anyway.... great history, very focused on a particular bombing run and what it took to get there and the aftermath. Super appealing to boy history or adventure fans, really complicated story well told.
anyway.... great history, very focused on a particular bombing run and what it took to get there and the aftermath. Super appealing to boy history or adventure fans, really complicated story well told.
mullinstreetzoo's review
5.0
Nathan Hale does it again! To be fair, he tackled one of my favorite stories in the entire catalog of American history. Once again, he told the story with grace and humor. His illustrations are captivating and--as appropriate for a young audience--spares us the gore and horror of the episode while highlighting the courage and sacrifice of the men who flew those planes. Thank you, Mr. Hale!
sofsloth's review
5.0
This is technically a children's series, but anyone who enjoys history would enjoy it, I think. I've been reading these since I was little and I love them so much.
stephb413's review
4.0
Any books in this series would be a great gift for kids. They cover a lot of content, makes historical connections, and most importantly envokes emotion.
booksandbosox's review
4.0
Man, I just love these books so much. They are the right amount of action-packed, funny, and sad in every one. Fascinating.
heatherberm's review
5.0
If we ever cross paths in real life, stop me and ask me about this series of historical graphic novels and I will rave endlessly about how smart and funny they are, how they perfectly mix learning and entertainment, how the narrators address the needs of struggling readers and higher level thinkers, and how Hale really creatively uses the format to do things you just couldn't do in a straight text. I didn't know a ton of detail about the Doolittle raid so I actually learned quite a bit from the volume.
melerihaf's review
4.0
Why do I think I can read war books in public without embarassing myself? I always tear up. Sometimes I cry. Sigh. This one was just made me tear up; there was no actual crying, but the sacrifices of the young men still hurt my heart. This wasn't my favorite of the Nathan Hale books, but I did enjoy it, and as always, I learned a lot.
karingforbooks's review
5.0
Loved the focus of it. It was straight forward and the hangman is hilarious. Did a good job depicting the Doolittle Raid. Loved the illustrations through the periscope and the full pages and how he described each planes take off, bombing, and landing. Great detail. Also, all of Eleanor Roosevelt’s Pearl Harbor speech!
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