The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor
ebook ∣ A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris "Dorie" Miller · Barrier Breakers
By Shawn Pryor
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On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Without any formal training, Miller took control of an antiaircraft gun, shooting down enemy planes and saving countless lives. In this action-packed graphic novel, relive the brave actions that earned Miller the Navy Cross, making him the first African American to receive this honor. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this must-read nonfiction graphic novel showcases one of history’s greatest barrier breakers.