On The Wings of Heroes

By Richard Peck
(Dial, Hardcover, 9780803730816, 160pp.)

Publication Date: February 15, 2007

Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook, Paperback, Compact Disc, Hardcover

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.




Praise For On The Wings of Heroes

"Poignant." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Pecks skill at characterization is unsurpassed.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“No one does nostalgia better than Peck, and this episodic story of a boy’s life on the home front just before and during World War II is a charmer.”—Booklist

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