On the Wings of Heroes Hardcover - 2007
by Richard Peck
Davy Bowman's brother and their dad hung the moon. Dad looksforward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davy's brother, Bill, fliesB-17s. Davy adores these two heroes and tries his best to follow theirlead, especially now.
World War II has invaded Davy's homefront boyhood. There's an air raiddrill in the classroom, and being a kid is an endless scrap drive. Bill hasjoined up, breaking their dad's heart. It's an intense, confusing time, andone that will invite Davy to grow up in a hurry.
Still, Richard Peck is a master of comedy, and even in this novel ofwartime uncertainty, he infuses his tale with humor: oddballs and rascalsand boyhood misadventures alongside the poignant moments. This is oneof Richard Peck's very finest novels a tender, unforgettable portrait ofthe World War II homefront and a family's love.
Summary
World War II has invaded Davys homefront boyhood. Theres an air raid drill in the classroom, and being a kid is an endless scrap drive. Bill has joined up, breaking their dads heart. Its 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 Pecks very finest novelsa tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II homefront and a familys love.
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- Title On the Wings of Heroes
- Author Richard Peck
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st/1st
- Pages 148
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dial Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date February 15, 2007
- ISBN 9780803730816 / 0803730810
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 9.4 x 4.82 x 0.72 in (23.88 x 12.24 x 1.83 cm)
- Ages 12 to UP years
- Grade levels 7 - UP
- Reading level 730
- Library of Congress subjects World War, 1939-1945 - United States, Illinois - History - 20th century
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006011906
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
“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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