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John McCain : an American hero

by Perritano, John,

Format: Print Book 2018
Availability: Available at 4 Libraries 4 of 4 copies

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Summary
"Young readers will be moved by this biography of Arizona senator John McCain." -- Booklist

This insightful biography of John McCain helps young readers understand how a true American maverick has influenced the Senate--and our country's politics--always on his own terms.

Known for his willingness to stand up to his own party, Senator John McCain has sometimes been called a "maverick." This fascinating biography covers McCain's life, from growing up as the son of a four-star admiral to his own time at the Naval Academy, his service as a pilot, and his experience as a prisoner of war. It explores McCain's 30 years as a senator, as well as his two bids for the presidency. Filled with photographs, and written in an engaging voice, John McCain will appeal to a generation of kids ages 8 and up eager to understand more about one of our nation's most iconic political forces.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "Young readers will be moved by this biography of Arizona senator John McCain. Born into a military family, he followed his illustrious father and grandfather into the U.S. Naval Academy, although he often flouted the rules. Deployed to Vietnam, McCain survived a deadly fire aboard his aircraft carrier in 1967. Much of the book describes the brutality he endured as a Vietnam POW from October 1967 to March 1973. The remainder recounts his term as a congressman and then as a senator for the past 30 years. His Republican Party presidential bids are briefly described. McCain is admired by many but considered difficult by others because he often stands up for his ideals, even when they go against fellow Republicans, including President Trump. The book ends with his terminal cancer diagnosis in 2017. McCain's life as a POW is engrossing, but the rest of the book offers only a superficial look at his life. Despite this, readers will be inspired by his story.--Rawlins, Sharon Copyright 2010 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Additional Information
Subjects McCain, John, -- 1936-2018 -- Juvenile literature.
McCain, John, -- 1936-2018.
United States. -- Congress. -- Senate -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States Naval Academy -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Congress. -- Senate -- Biography.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Prisoners of war -- Vietnam -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Prisoners of war -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Legislators.
Presidential candidates.
Prisoners of war.
Biographies.
Publisher New York :Sterling Children's Books,2018
Language English
Description 188 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references (page 184) and index.
ISBN 9781454931355
1454931353
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