Left for Dead: A Young Man's Search for Justice for the Uss Indianapolis - Hardcover

Nelson, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385729596 ISBN 13: 9780385729598

Publisher: Delacorte Pr, 2002

Synopsis

Having heard the story of this great warship and tragic terrible end, a young boy decides to look into the matter and find out why the ship's captain received a court martial as punishment for something he did not do, despite the Navy's knowledge of this.

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Review:

" Two history lessons run concurrently through this exciting, life-affirming book about war heroics and justice . . . which proves without question the impact one student can have on history." -- "Booklist"
" Young readers . . . will no doubt be inspired by the youth' s tenacity-- and by the valor of those who served on the "Indianapolis,"" -- "The Horn Book Magazine
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"Two history lessons run concurrently through this exciting, life-affirming book about war heroics and justice . . . which proves without question the impact one student can have on history."--"Booklist"
"Young readers . . . will no doubt be inspired by the youth's tenacity--and by the valor of those who served on the "Indianapolis,""--"The Horn Book Magazine
"

About the Author:

Peter Nelson won the Christopher Award for Left for Dead, which is bestowed upon a novel that affirms the highest value of the human spirit. He is also the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction and has written many articles for magazines. Nelson lives with his wife and son in Westchester, New York.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Delacorte Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0385729596
• ISBN 13: 9780385729598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 201