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Real Heroes #2 (1941)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1941 · 69 pages

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10 pp · non-fiction; biography
J. Edgar Hoover

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Defying Death Above Niagara
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Charles Blondin (crossed Niagara Falls on a tight rope many times)

Charles Blondin recounts his daring feats crossing Niagara Falls on a tightrope, including the perilous 1859 walk carrying a man on his back, surviving a snapped rope mid-crossing, and later performing increasingly elaborate stunts like cooking an omelet and crossing blindfolded while pushing a wheelbarrow. Each act drew massive crowds and stunned onlookers, culminating in a historic crossing before the Prince of Wales, who hailed him as a remarkable performer.

Fighter For Freedom
8 pp · non-fiction; biography
Count Casimir Pulaski (leader in the liberation of Poland from Russia)

Count Casimir Pulaski leads a desperate fight for Polish independence against Russian oppression, enduring personal loss and exile before answering a call to join the American struggle for freedom. As he rises through the ranks of the Continental Army, his courage and leadership earn him lasting respect, culminating in a final, heroic charge at the Siege of Savannah.

The Bravest of the Brides
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Mary Mugford
Everyday Hero Normal Alley
6 pp · non-fiction; biography
Norman Alley (the man behind the newsreel camera)
The Fight For Texas Independence
8 pp · non-fiction; biography
Sam Huston

Sam Houston leads the Texas forces in a desperate campaign to counter General Santa Anna’s advance, rallying troops after the fall of the Alamo and the capture of Colonel Fannin, while enduring a grueling retreat known as the "Runaway Scrape." As Houston prepares a surprise attack at the San Jacinto River, he uses deception and strategic timing to trap Santa Anna’s army, culminating in a decisive charge that echoes the rallying cry “Remember the Alamo!”

Hero of the Lost Battalion
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Abe Krotoshinski

Private Abe Krotoshinski, a small but determined soldier from New York's East Side, becomes the unlikely hero of the "Lost Battalion" when he volunteers to run through enemy lines to secure much-needed reinforcements during a desperate stand in the Argonne Forest. Despite starvation and exhaustion, Abe pushes through the brutal conditions, leading rescuers back to his surrounded comrades and helping turn the tide of a nearly hopeless situation. His courage under fire earns him the Distinguished Service Cross and the lasting respect of his fellow soldiers.

Nathan Hale
4 pp · non-fiction; biography

Captain Nathan Hale volunteers for a dangerous mission to gather intelligence behind British lines during the Revolutionary War, disguising himself as a Dutch teacher to infiltrate Long Island. As he collects vital military information through stealth and deception, evading capture while navigating constant peril, his cover is ultimately blown, leading to his arrest and execution.

Two Against the Sea
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Robert TapscottWilber Widdicombe

Robert Tapscott and Wilber Widdicombe, two young Englishmen aboard the British freighter "Anglo-Saxon," survive a surprise German raid and the ship’s sinking, then endure 70 grueling days adrift in a small lifeboat with dwindling supplies, facing thirst, storms, and the brink of madness. As they struggle to stay alive, their bond is tested by physical suffering and hallucinations, yet they cling to hope and each other through the endless sea. Their survival, culminating in a miraculous rescue near the Bahamas, becomes a testament to human endurance and courage.

The First Ace of WWII
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Edgar J. "Cobber" Kain of the Royal Air Force

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