| On the Wings of Heroes Contributor(s): Peck, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 014241204X ISBN-13: 9780142412046 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: Davy Bowmanas dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davyas 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 Davyas homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking their dadas heart. Itas an intense, confusing time, and one that will spur Davy to grow up in a hurry. This is one of Richard Peckas finest novelsaa tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II home front and a familyas enduring love. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 730 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.1" W x 7.76" (0.29 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 114707 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 novels--a tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II home front and a family's enduring love. |