On The Wings of Heroes
by:
Richard Peck (author)
Davy Bowman’s dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davy’s brother, Bill, flies B-17s. Davy adores these two heroes and tries his best to follow their lead, especially now. World War II has invaded Davy’s homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking their dad’s heart. It’s an...
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Davy Bowman’s dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davy’s brother, Bill, flies B-17s. Davy adores these two heroes and tries his best to follow their lead, especially now. World War II has invaded Davy’s homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking their dad’s heart. It’s an intense, confusing time, and one that will spur Davy to grow up in a hurry. This is one of Richard Peck’s finest novelsa tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II home front and a family’s enduring love.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780142412046 (014241204X)
Publish date: October 16th 2008
Publisher: Puffin
Pages no: 160
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Adventure,
History,
Juvenile,
Historical Fiction,
Middle Grade,
War,
Family,
Kids,
World War II
Richard Peck is an amazing writer. Despite how short his novels are, he fleshes out interesting characters and hints at whole other stories attached to them. His historical detail is accurate, interesting, and often funny. This book is no exception. It takes place just before and during WWII in a sm...
What a writer Peck is. Here's another terrific tale, this one about WWII as seen through a boy's eyes. Peck evokes the time with great sensitivity and some humor while managing to communicate some fierce truths about war and love and parenting. Highly recommended.
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