LEFT FOR DEAD: A Young Man's Search for Justice for the USS Indianapolis

" Two history lessons run concurrently through this exciting, life-affirming book about war heroics and justice . . . which proves without question the impact one student can have on history." -- "Booklist"
" Young readers . . . will no doubt be inspired by the youth' s tenacity-- and by the valor of those who served on the "Indianapolis,"" -- "The Horn Book Magazine
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"Two history lessons run concurrently through this exciting, life-affirming book about war heroics and justice . . . which proves without question the impact one student can have on history."--"Booklist"
"Young readers . . . will no doubt be inspired by the youth's tenacity--and by the valor of those who served on the "Indianapolis,""--"The Horn Book Magazine
"

Nelson tells the true story of 11-year-old Hunter Scott, who in 1998 began to uncover the truth behind a historic World War II naval disaster aboard the Indianapolis, which led to the reversal of the wrongful court martial of the ship's captain.