Surviving a World War II Prison Camp

Louis Zamperini

From the Series They Survived (Alternator Books ® )

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

During World War II, Louis Zamperini survived a plane crash, 46 days stranded on a life raft at sea, and two years in a prisoner-of-war camp. Discover how his strong will and positive attitude helped him survive against all odds.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction
Copyright 2019
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Alternator Books ®
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2019-01-01
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF051160, JNF002000, JNF025130
Dewey 940.54/7252092 [B]
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 840
Guided Reading Level Y
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Maps, Reviewed, and Sidebars

Author: Matt Doeden

Matt Doeden began his career as a sports writer. Since then, he's spent more than a decade writing and editing children's nonfiction. Matt lives in Minnesota with his family.

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“Told in a fast-paced, exciting tone and filled with well-chosen photographs, these titles afford readers a realistic glimpse into the lives of incredible individuals and will inspire them to face their own hardships with resilience and hope.”—Booklist