The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 160
Published: 2014
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"The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage" by Walter Dean Myers tells the inspiring story of the 369th Infantry Regiment, an African American unit that fought bravely in World War I. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice at home and in the military, the Hellfighters proved their valor on the battlefield, earning respect and admiration for their courage. The narrative emphasizes themes of bravery, honor, and the struggle for equality, highlighting the experiences of the soldiers as they battled not only the enemy abroad but also the racism that persisted back in the United States. Through vivid storytelling, Myers celebrates their legacy and contributions. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Turtleback Books .
Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family.