Captured

Even before his birth, Danny Duly relates his life story as his mother leaves his father in a Chicago asylum in 1866 and... (more)

Even before his birth, Danny Duly relates his life story as his mother leaves his father in a Chicago asylum in 1866 and heads for her sister's home in the boomtown of Virginia City, encountering many colorful characters and giving birth to Danny along the way. (less)

"Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow Ameri... (more)

"Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow American prisoners in withstanding gruesome conditions behind enemy lines. They developed a system of secret codes and covert communications to keep up their spirits. Later, he would endure long periods of solitary confinement. Always, Jerry told his fellow POWs that they would one day return home together. Although Jerry spent seven and a half years as a POW, he did finally return home in 1973 after the longest and harshest deployment in U.S. history. Denton's story -- including that of the men he led, and of his wife, who fought for prisoners' rights while he was held captive -- is an extraordinary narrative of human resilience and endurance. Townley grapples with themes of perseverance, leadership, and duty while also deftly portraying the deeply complicated realities of the Vietnam War in this gripping narrative project for YA readers."--Provided by publisher. (less)

The author interviewed veterans of World War II who endured starvation, abuse, isolation, physical illness, brutal work ... (more)

The author interviewed veterans of World War II who endured starvation, abuse, isolation, physical illness, brutal work conditions in inclement weather conditions as prisoners of war. (less)

A princess of defeated Mercia, Rosamund had lost all hope of a future, until she stumbled across a chained Mercian priso... (more)

A princess of defeated Mercia, Rosamund had lost all hope of a future, until she stumbled across a chained Mercian prisoner. Drawn by Boda's brutal strength and the defiance in his closed fist, she impulsively wagered her safety for his and won him from their Viking captors. But Rosamund's risk is great. For just as Boda's loyalties may not be all they seem, she too, is not what she pretends to be. And though she yearns to trust his honor and lean upon his strength, the scars of war run deep, and betrayal may be the price of love. (less)

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A weekend getaway to shoot a music video turns into a nightmare for a rock 'n' roll band when they become the crazed obs... (more)

A weekend getaway to shoot a music video turns into a nightmare for a rock 'n' roll band when they become the crazed obsession of an escaped convict. (less)