Quiet Hero: The Ira Hayes Story - Softcover

Nelson, S D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600604277 ISBN 13: 9781600604270

Publisher: Lee & Low Books, 2009

Synopsis

Growing up on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, Ira Hayes was a quiet, shy boy. He never wanted to be the center of attention, and at school, he felt lonely and out of place.

By the time Ira was in his late teens, World War II was raging. When the United States called its men to arms, Ira answered by joining the Marine Corps. He believed it was his duty to fight honorably for his country, and with his Marine buddies by his side, Ira finally felt as if he belonged. Eventually they were sent to the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima, where a chance event and an extraordinary photograph catapulted Ira to national awareness and transformed his life forever.

Filled with all the patriotism and tragedy of wartime and its afteraffects, Quiet Hero is the story of one person's courage in the face of both military and personal battles. It is a poignant tribute to Ira Hayes.

About this title

Product Description:

Quiet Hero "A biography of Native American Ira Hayes, a shy, humble Pima Indian who fought in World War II as a Marine and was one of six soldiers to raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima, an event immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph"--Provided by publisher. Full description

About the Author:

S. D. NELSON has illustrated two award-winning books for Lee & Low—Crazy Horse’s Vision and Jim Thorpe’s Bright Path. He is also the author and illustrator of two stories inspired by the traditions of his Lakota heritage. Nelson’s lifelong interest in Ira Hayes inspired him to tell the story of this American hero for children. A full-time author and illustrator, Nelson lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1600604277
• ISBN 13: 9781600604270
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Nelson S D