Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Yearling (1998), Edition: English Language, 133 pages
Description
Biography & Autobiography. History. Juvenile Nonfiction. Reference. U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in his F-16 over Bosnia while helping to keep the peace. The plane exploded, and Captain O'Grady fell 5 miles to the ground below. In exciting detail, Captain O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and how, with little water and no food, he was able to survive on his own in enemy territory. This is a thrilling look at an American hero�a hero not because the captain survived, but because of the skill, faith, and courage he displayed and the duty he fulfilled as a member of the armed forces.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Cottonwood.School
This is the amazing, true survival tale of an American Air Force pilot who was shot down during a peacekeeping mission over Bosnia. Autobiographical account of the author's mission to Bosnia and his evasion of enemy troops after his plane explodes and he parachutes to safety.
LibraryThing member clmattox
This novel is about Captain Scott O'Grady. He was a fighter pilot for the US. His plane was shot down in unknown territory. He had to live off of his surroundsings for a while until he was captured by the enemy. He was kept there for a long time and then was finally rescued. The book includes
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Subjects
Awards
Sasquatch Book Award (Nominee — 2000)
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (Selection — 1998)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
133 p.; 5.2 inches
ISBN
0440413133 / 9780440413134