Dean hughes while his father is missing in action during world war ii, jay moves with his mother to utah, where he sees prejudice from both sides, as a partnavajo himself, and through a friendship with a. Missing in action book midcontinent public library. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. This historical novel centers on jay, a twelveyearold whose father is missing in action in the pacifc during world war ii. Missing in action book contra costa county library. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Sep 11, 2011 dean hughes is a masterful storyteller whose backdrops, most recently, have involved war time. Colonel braddock launches a mission deep into the jungles of vietnam to find the. Dean hughes has 2 books on goodreads with 100306 ratings.
Missing in action by dean hughes trapped in adolescence. Missing in action by dean hughes overdrive rakuten. Jay thacker is used to being called names because his dad is half navajo. The book relates to soldier boys and search and destroy. Missing in action by hughes, dean, 1943publication date. His novel soldier boys was selected for the 2001 new york public library books for the teen age list. Atheneum books for young readers, 9781416915027, 240pp. Missing in action paperback january 1, 2011 by dean hughes author. And jays dad, whos been fighting for the navy out in the pacific, was recently declared missing in action. This missing in action by hughes, dean 2011 mass market paperback is our recommendation so you keep up with the world. While his father is missing in action in the pacific during world war ii, twelveyearold jay moves with his mother to smalltown utah, where he. Dean hughes is the author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the popular sports series angel park allstars, the scrappers series, the nutty series, the widely acclaimed companion.
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Jay finds new buddy gordys derogatory references to his partial navajo heritage upsetting but stays silent so he can play. Jay makes friends and earns money working the fields for his wellrespected. To edit or update the above biography on dean hughes, please log in or register. While his father is missing in action in the pacific during world war ii, twelveyearold jay moves with his mother to smalltown utah, where he sees prejudice from. Dean hughes provides a glimpse at the choices a boy must make as he decides what kind of man hell one day be. Dean hughes is a masterful storyteller whose backdrops, most recently, have involved war time. No not the actual fighting but the struggles of the families back in the us waiting to recover their family members remains. Jays abusive father has been missing for months after his ship was torpedoed in the pacific, and. Mia relates to its other series with land, air, and sea warfare. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Nov 18, 2016 listen to missing in action audiobook by dean hughes. There are some reasons for that, first of all, there was a cliffhanger in every chapter and action never finished.
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As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, hughes is a prominent author of lds fiction for children and juveniles. Missing in action by dean hughes in chm, epub, txt download e book. Dean hughes born august 4, 1943 is an author of historical novels and childrens books. He has written 102 books as well as various poems and short stories. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is.
Dean hughes and his wife, kathleen, have three children. Missing in action ebook by dean hughes rakuten kobo. Life there is unsettling, especially when his mothers men friends appear. Missing in action paperback july 21, 2015 by dean hughes author.
Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Missing in action by hughes, dean 2011 mass market. Dean hughes is the author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the popular sports series angel park allstars, the scrappers series, the nutty series, the widely acclaimed companion novels family pose and team picture, search and. Mar 09, 2010 missing in action hardcover by dean hughes. All the books soldier boys, search and destroy, and mia are written by dean hughes. Jay and his mother move to delta, utah, where he sees prejudice from both sides as a partnavajo himself, and through his friendship with japanes american ken from the nearby internment camp. Missing in action, dean hughes, kirby heyborne, teenhistorical, teen, recorded books, 5. An understated and moving story about an unlikely friendship from the. Missing in action mia is part of the historicalfiction genre. Missing in action by dean hughes book cover, description, publication history.
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In delta, jays grandfather is a beloved and wellrespected man. March 9, 2010 jays dad has been declared missing in action in the pacific during world war ii, so he and his mom have moved from salt lake city to smalltown utah, where his mothers family lives. Dean hughes is the author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the popular sports series angel park allstars, the scrappers series, the nutty series, the widely acclaimed companion novels family pose and team picture, search and destroy, and fourfourtwo. Discount prices on books by dean hughes, including titles like creative movement. Some of the published credits of dean hughes include search and destroy, under the same stars, facing the enemy. Missing in action by robert demaria and a great selection of related books. Why, as this book serves what you want and need in this era. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
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