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      The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor

      by Shawn Pryor
      Published
      Jan 2025
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
      Pages
      32
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      About This Book

      On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Without any formal training, Miller took control of an antiaircraft gun, shooting down enemy planes and saving countless lives. In this action-packed graphic novel, relive the brave actions that earned Miller the Navy Cross, making him the first African American to receive this honor. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this must-read nonfiction graphic novel showcases one of history's greatest barrier breakers.

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      General Fiction

      Subgenres

      Graphic Novel

      Themes

      Biographical

      Characters & Occupations

      African-American

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under)

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      Jan 2025 Capstone ISBN 1669083276
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