Quiet Hero: The Ira Hayes Story
Key stage: Key Stage 2
No. of pages 32
Published: 2006
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"Quiet Hero: The Ira Hayes Story" by S.D. Nelson tells the poignant tale of Ira Hayes, a Native American Marine and member of the Pima tribe who became famous for his role in the iconic photograph of the flag raising at Iwo Jima during World War II. The story explores his experiences before, during, and after the war, highlighting the struggles he faced upon returning home. It delves into themes of heroism, identity, and the challenges of reconciling one's heritage with the expectations of society, ultimately portraying Hayes as a symbol of both bravery and the deeper issues faced by veterans. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 7-13 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Lee & Low Books .
S. D. Nelson is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe in the Dakotas. He is the author of two previous children's books Fluid in Both Narrative and Illustrations and An Exemplary Offering. Nelson lives in Arizona, USA.
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