Life as a POW
by John F. Wukovits
American War Library; World War II (Lucent)
Reading Level 9 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Experience the harsh realities faced by American prisoners captured during World War II, enduring tough conditions and emotional hardships. Follow their struggle to survive captivity under German and Japanese forces and the challenging journey back to freedom. This powerful narrative sheds light on courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalWar & ConflictSurvivalComing of AgeEmotional Resilience
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Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury Social: War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1560066652
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Lucent Books
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 31,661
Genres
History
Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons -- Juvenile literature.Prisoners of war -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons.Prisoners of war -- History -- 20th century.