On The Wings of Heroes
By Richard Peck
(Dial, Hardcover, 9780803730816, 160pp.)
Publication Date: February 2007
Other Editions of This Title: eBook, Paperback (October 2008), Large Print (August 2007), Compact Disc (March 27, 2007)
Categories: Historical - Military & Wars, Historical - United States - 20th Century, Humorous Stories
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Davy Bowman's brother and their dad hung the moon. 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. There's an air raid drill in the classroom, and being a kid is an endless scrap drive. Bill has joined up, breaking their dad's heart. It's an intense, confusing time, and one that will invite Davy to grow up in a hurry.
Still, Richard Peck is a master of comedy, and even in this novel of wartime uncertainty, he infuses his tale with humor: oddballs and rascals and boyhood misadventures alongside the poignant moments. This is one of Richard Peck's very finest novels--a tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II homefront and a family's love.
Richard Peck, the first children's author ever to receive a National Humanities Medal, has won nearly every children's book award, including the Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder. He lives in New York City.
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