Great Escapes #3: Civil War Breakout: An Unputdownable Military Adventure About the Largest Prison Escape for Children (Ages 8-12) - Couverture souple

Brown, W. N.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0062860410 ISBN 13 : 9780062860415

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2020

Synopsis

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The third installment in the unputdownable Great Escapes series is here—perfect for fans of the I Survived series!

Civil War, 1863. Virginia. Union soldiers Colonel Thomas Rose and Major A. G. Hamilton were captured by the Confederate Army and taken to Libby Prison—one of the most horrific prisons ever run.

Few ever made it out of the overcrowded, vermin-infested prison alive.

But neither fear, nor darkness, nor squealing rats could keep Rose and Hamilton from freedom. They and other POWs would fight against the odds to attempt the largest prison escape in American history.

From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you excited for the next adventure! 

Can two captured soldiers mastermind the largest prison break in American history?

• Based on a True Story: Follow the incredible real-life escape of Colonel Thomas Rose and Major A. G. Hamilton from the notorious Libby Prison in 1863.
• A Daring Prison Escape: Witness a team of POWs risk everything to tunnel their way out of a filthy, vermin-infested cellar in a desperate bid for freedom.
• Action-Packed History: Experience the Civil War through the eyes of captured soldiers in a fast-paced narrative that brings a crucial piece of the past to life.
• Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With captivating illustrations and fascinating bonus facts, this unputdownable adventure is ideal for fans of the I Survived series.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

W. N. Brown is a freelance writer who has written for Time-Life Books’ Mysteries of the Unknown and Mysteries of the Criminal Mind and written articles on historical artifacts, scientific discoveries, and popular culture. Originally from Texas, he currently lives in New York City.

James Bernardin is a versatile and prolific illustrator of many acclaimed books for children. He has illustrated Laura Numeroff's Would I Trade My Parents?, Eve Bunting's Too Many Monsters, and Candy Chand's The Twelve Prayers of Christmas. He has also created artwork for numerous book covers, including Mary Pope Osborne's Tales from the Odyssey series.

James lives on Bainbridge Island in Washington State with his wife, Lisa, and two sons, Wyeth and Bryson.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062860410
• ISBN 13: 9780062860415
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Bernardin James
• Nombre de pages: 128
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