{"product_id":"9781624860508","title":"Heroes of History for Young Readers: Louis Zamperini: Redemption","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhyming, hardcover picture books all ages will treasure! Introduce young children to the exciting true stories of heroes of history! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plane began to slowly glide, \u003cbr\u003ethen much to Louie's shock it started shaking back and forth, \u003cbr\u003ethen dropped down like a rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hit the water, blew apart, \u003cbr\u003ebut Louie had survived!\u003cbr\u003eHe saw a drifting raft he'd need to help him stay alive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of America's fastest runners and a celebrated Olympic racer, Louis Zamperini suddenly found himself adrift when his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during World War II. Louie applied his strength, determination, and cleverness to survive many dangers at sea. Captured by the enemy, he endured two years of harsh treatment as a prisoner of war. Battling fears and nightmares after his return home, he found hope and strength as he devoted his life to God and to serving others. The adventurous life of this survivor and champion is an inspiration to all (1917-2014). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether reading for themselves or being read to, children love the captivating rhyming poems and unforgettable color illustrations of the \u003ci\u003eHeroes of History for Young Readers \u003c\/i\u003eseries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerald Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47038085923056,"sku":"9781624860508","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781624860508_p0.jpg?v=1763864202","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781624860508","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}