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Author:

Lewis, Simon.

Title:

Desperate escapes / Simon Lewis.

Publisher:

Smart Apple Media,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 30 cm.

Subject:

Escapes--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Escapes--Case studies.
Escapes--Case studies.

Notes:

"A+." Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

Contents:

Bid for freedom -- King of escapes: Henri Charriere - Papillon, the elusive butterfly -- Escape from Stalag III: Roger Bushell and World War II heroes -- Flight from Tibet: the Dalai Lama's amazing escape to exile -- Escape from Alcatraz: the story of Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin -- Road to freedom: Dith Pran escapes the Khmer Rougein Cambodia -- Glossary -- Index and webfinder.

Summary:

Details dangerous escapes by people throughout history, including Henri Charriere, Roger Bushell, the Dalai Lama, and others.

Series:

Difficult & dangerous

ISBN:

9781599201580
1599201585
1599201585 (lib. bdg.)
9781599201580 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN:

2008000432

Locations:

HLPC845 -- Alton Public Library (Alton)

XCPB737 -- Lied Public Library-Essex (Essex)

HOPC845 -- Hull Public Library (Hull)

LEPI975 -- Woodbury County Library (Moville)