| Star of Courage: Recognizing the Heroes Among Us Contributor(s): Melady, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550023659 ISBN-13: 9781550023657 Publisher: Dundurn Group OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: These are tales of ordinary people who did extraordinary things, who were awarded the prestigious Star of Courage for their bravery. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Canada - General - History | Social History |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002327576 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.12" W x 8.98" (0.68 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 75779 Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: They come from the cities and farms, military bases and tourist towns, seaside bungalows and urban apartments. All are ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Not one of them sought recognition, yet all are worthy of our admiration. They are Canada's heroes, recipients of the presigious Star of Courage, and these are the stories of their bravery. Passionately told by John Melady, the tales of their courage span the nation and beyond: a heart-stopping rescue on the storm-tossed Atlantic, a plane crash on a mountain peak, a robbery and cold-blooded murder on the Saskatchewan prairie and a dramatic rescue at the very brink of Niagara Falls, to name just a few. Whether the quick-thinking seven-year-old who foiled a molester, the quiet young woman who disarmed a killer, or the soldier who became a human shield: these courageous individuals will inspire readers and prove to Canadians that there are great heroes in our midst. |
Contributor Bio(s): Melady, John: - John Melady is a veteran writer on Canadian history and space exploration. His many books include Pearson's Prize, Canadians in Space, Korea, and Heartbreak and Heroism. He lives in Egmondville, Ontario. |
