Pararescue Jumpers
Out of a Hurricane!
From the Series Mission: Special Ops
Hurricane Katrina put the city of New Orleans underwater and threatened countless lives. But how do you reach those desperate to escape when water surrounds the city? From the sky! Follow U.S. Air Force pararescue jumper Keith Berry and his team as they fly into the flooded city and save those trapped by the hurricane in this graphic adventure. Then, learn more about pararescue jumpers and their gear.
Reviews
Arlington I.S.D. Review of Pararescue Jumpers
This is a graphic novel written about the pararescue jumpers that worked in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. The story gives a timeline of what occurred when the hurricane hit New Orleans. It shows how vital the pararescue jumpers were and how hard they worked. It also gives pictures of what the equipment for pararescue jumpers looks like.
Readers who are interested in this type of story will love having it written in graphic novel form. It is simple and easy to read, yet it is a story that any upper elementary student could enjoy. The drawings are realistic and colorful and will help for understanding just
what happened during this time in New Orleans.
Arlington I.S.D. Review of Pararescue Jumpers
This is a graphic novel written about the pararescue jumpers that worked in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. The story gives a timeline of what occurred when the hurricane hit New Orleans. It shows how vital the pararescue jumpers were and how hard they worked. It also gives pictures of what the equipment for pararescue jumpers looks like. Readers who are interested in this type of story will love having it written in graphic novel form. It is simple and easy to read, yet it is a story that any upper elementary student could enjoy. The drawings are realistic and colorful and will help for understanding just what happened during this time in New Orleans.
SLJ Review of Mission: Special Ops
This series features graphic fiction/nonfiction hybrids. Fictionalized dialogue bubbles mix with fact boxes to give an action-packed feel. Green Berets take on a rescue mission during the Iraq War, while pararescue jumpers work around the clock to save Hurricane Katrina victims. Army rangers fight off the Germans during D-Day. The writing is reader friendly, with harder words bolded and explained in the glossary. The artwork is expertly executed, ready to draw the audience in. These stories of true heroes end with photos showing the special ops in action, and what gear they use. A glossary, index, and link to find online sources are appended in each title. VERDICT Perfect for fans of graphic fiction and nonfiction, and budding military aficionados.
