Can anyone tell me about the characters in the book the last mission by harry mazer?

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This is an outstanding novel taking place in 1944 during World War II. Fifteen year old Jack Raab has always dreamed of becoming a hero. Jack decides to leave New York City, his family, friends and lie his way into the U.S Air Corps. At their base in England the crew has flown many missions. The war is near to an end, Hitler is close to defeat. Their last mission over occupied territory is destined for disaster. Jack's plane is shot down; he's the only one of his crew who made it out alive. He is taken prisoner and sent to a German POW camp, where his experience was terrifying!
This is a teeth chattering book with great detail and suspense. I would recommend this book to anyone from young adults to seniors. The author does extremely well with making you feel like you're in the middle of everything.
Harry Mazer is an incredible author who's written many great books such as, Snow Bound and Who is Eddie Leonard. In my opinion, this book's a historical classic!
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Literature Circle Guide to Heroes Don’t Run: A Novel of the Pacific War
by Harry Mazer

Book Summary

Adam Pelko lost his father when the Japanese sunk the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor.
Now Adam is desperate to fight in the war himself, but he’s underage, so he can’t join up without permission and his mother won’t allow him to enlist. Without his mother’s knowledge, Adam convinces his grandfather to sign for him. As a Marine, Adam is sent to Okinawa, where he sees firsthand the realities of battle in the bloodiest fighting of the entire war.

Author Information Harry Mazer has been writing books for teenagers for nearly thirty years on a variety of topics, including divorce, war, survival, romance, and family relationships. His Snowbound has become a classic young adult survival story. His autobiographical The Last Mission stands among the most popular stories about World War II. And the American Library Association lists The Solid Gold Kid, written with his wife, Norma, as
one of the 100 Best of the Best Books for Young Adults published between 1967 and 1992.
Suggested Answers to Literature Circle Questions 1. In which ocean would you find Okinawa? What country is less than three hundred miles away from Okinawa?
Okinawa is in the Pacific Ocean, and according to the author’s note, is
approximately 300 miles from Japan. 2. Marines have specific words for many common objects, including boots, guns, and the
floor. For at least one of these objects, list the term you would use if you were a Marine.
Can you think of any other Marine terms from the story?
A Marine would refer to boots, guns, and the floor as boondockers, rifles, and the
deck, respectively.

3. According to the letter you read in chapter 5, whom is Adam hoping to honor by going to the Pacific?
In that letter, Adam says, “This is for dad, that’s why I had to join, Mom.”

4. Whose permission does Adam need to join the Marines? Why is he in a hurry to sign up?
Adam’s mother refuses to give Adam permission to join the Marines. The only other adult who can sign for Adam is Grandpa. Adam is anxious to sign up because
he has heard rumors that the war will soon be over and he does not want to miss his chance to contribute.

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