Attack at Pearl Harbor by Nancy LeSourd

Attack at Pearl Harbor

Nancy LeSourd

Zonderkidz · Paperback · August 25, 2008

In this historical fiction book by former educator Nancy Lesourd, young readers can experience American history through the letters of two girls at the start of World War II: Meredith, who is determined to learn to fly after arriving at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii, until she finds herself in the middle of the bombing attack; and her friend Catherine, who records the home front news from Washington, D.C. as the United States shifts from doubt about the war into action--and as she wonders if her father stationed at Pearl Harbor survived.

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Who it’s for
Two girls’ letters trace Pearl Harbor and Washington as America enters World War II.
Themes
Pearl Harbor and World War II, Challenges faced by women, Faith tested by wartime events
Genres
20th-Century U.S., Wars & Military History, Christian Historical Stories

About this book

In this historical fiction book by former educator Nancy Lesourd, young readers can experience American history through the letters of two girls at the start of World War II: Meredith, who is determined to learn to fly after arriving at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii, until she finds herself in the middle of the bombing attack; and her friend Catherine, who records the home front news from Washington, D.C. as the United States shifts from doubt about the war into action--and as she wonders if her father stationed at Pearl Harbor survived.

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Filled with period-accurate information, this book brings history to life and is also perfect for classrooms or homeschool use. Within this novel in Liberty Letters series, late-elementary and middle school readers can explore the fictionalized story of two girls who find themselves in the middle of world-shaping events. Standing on the airfield in Hawaii, watching a boy her age take his first solo flight, Meredith vows again to learn to fly. In Washington, D.C., her friend Catherine is equally determined to write real news stories for the school newspaper. As December 7, 1941 approaches, the girls have no idea their faith and their dreams are about to carry them through one of the biggest events in the life of their nation. While reading Attack at Pearl Harbor, readers 8-12 will also encounter: - Period-accurate historical details that help bring history to life in an entertaining and educational way - An exploration of the challenges and barriers women faced in that time period, including tests to their faith - A chance to think through how they may have reacted in these important times … and how they can act today as history continues to unfold around them. Attack at Pearl Harbor is: - an ideal addition to homeschool or classroom history curriculums - perfect for any young woman interested in history or what they can do to shape our world - a great gift for birthdays or holidays that will also empower and inspire the young girl in your life And if you enjoyed Attack at Pearl Harbor, don’t forget to check out the other books in the Liberty Letters series: Adventures in Jamestown, Escape on the Underground Railroad; and Secrets of Civil War Spies

Letters from Pearl Harbor

Two girls’ letters trace Pearl Harbor and Washington as America enters World War II.

Come here for

  • Meredith’s effort to learn to fly at Pearl Harbor
  • Catherine’s aim to write news for her Washington, D.C., school newspaper

Expect

  • Period-accurate historical details
  • Challenges women faced, including tests to their faith

Where it sits

Christian Historical Stories68%
20th-Century U.S.61%
Wars & Military History45%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Home Schooling
  • Wars & Military History
  • 20th-Century U.S.
  • Christian Historical Stories
Authors
Nancy LeSourd
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Published
August 25, 2008
Format
Paperback
Theme
Pearl Harbor and World War II · Challenges faced by women · Faith tested by wartime events
Reading lane
Home Schooling