This is the short biography of Calvin Graham, who is so intrigued
by War War II that he joins up at the age of 12 by pretending he is 17. He ends
up on the USS South Dakota which is heavily bombed by the Japanese. He proves
his bravery and compassion and is awarded as hero (for a while –until his mom
spoils things).
This is a short story and presented almost in an easy
chapter book format, as if for 1st or 2nd graders, who do
often ask for war and battle books –so this could be an option for them. The
content is this book is a bit harsh (death and injury) as compared to the other
one in the series that I reviewed. Contain lots of illustrations and actual
photographs and a timeline at the end. Upper grade teachers presenting these
wars to their class, could use this as a quick opening story to introduce a
unit.
EL (K-3), EL – ADVISABLE Stephanie, Elementary School
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