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* ""The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause."" -- Booklist ""The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history."" -- School Library Journal Américas Award Commended Title - Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs

"* ""The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause."" -- Booklist ""The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history."" -- School Library Journal Américas Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs"

"* ""The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause."" -- Booklist ""The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history."" -- School Library Journal Américas Book Award, Commended Title, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs"

* The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause. -- Booklist The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history. -- School Library Journal Commended Lists - Americas Book Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs

* The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause. -- Booklist The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history. -- School Library Journal Commended Lists - Americas Book Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs

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Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson was born in Hawai'i and was an eyewitness to the attack on Pearl Harbor when she was six years old. She believes it is her mission to bring World War II history to life for children. Her works have received starred reviews and awards, including the IRA Children's Book Award for nonfiction, Benjamin Franklin Award, and ALA Notable. The School the Aztec Eagles Built has also garnered an SCBWI Book Launch Award. In addition to being a writer, Nicholson is a Missouri Humanities Council member and an avid hula dancer. She and her husband live in Raytown, Missouri.

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