Korean War
By (Author) Michael Burgan
Capstone Press
Capstone Press
1st July 2014
United States
Children
Non Fiction
951.9042
Paperback
112
Width 135mm, Height 190mm
It's 1950 and the Communist country of North Korea has invaded its neighbouring country of South Korea. The United Nations has stepped in to help South Korea by providing weapons and soldiers. Nearly all of these soldiers come from the United States. Will you
Serve as a pilot in Korea with the U.S. Marine Corps
Lie about your age to enlist as a 16-year-old member of the U.S. military reserves
Join in the fight for your country as a young South Korean man
Everything in this book happened to real people. And You Choose what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death.
Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.