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On the Wings of Heroes by Richard Peck (2007, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group

ISBN-100803730810

ISBN-139780803730816

eBay Product ID (ePID)56979113

Product Key Features

Book TitleOn the Wings of Heroes

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistorical / United States / 20th Century, General, People & Places / United States / General, Humorous / General, Historical / Military & Wars

Publication Year2007

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

AuthorRichard Peck

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight10 oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2006-011906

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"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, "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

Grade FromSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Grade ToUP

SynopsisDavy Bowmans brother and their dad hung the moon. Dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davys 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 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., 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., 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 novelsa tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II homefront and a family's love. ", Newbery Medalist Peck delivers his 30th novel for young adults--a tender, poignant, and unforgettable story about a young boy growing up on the homefront of World War II.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.P338Par 2007

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