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On the Wings of Heroes

by Richard Peck

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A boy’s view of the World War II home front

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A boy’s view of the World War II home front

Davy Bowman’s boyhood is shaped by two people he admires: his father, who cherishes Halloween, and his older brother Bill, a B-17 pilot who joins the war effort. With the conflict reaching into family life at home, Davy faces a period of uncertainty and change. The novel brings together a child’s effort to follow his heroes and a family’s experience of separation during World War II, centering its historical setting on the home front rather than the battlefield.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in historical fiction set during World War II.
  • Readers who enjoy stories about siblings, family bonds, and growing up amid change.

Themes

World War II home frontFamily and separationAdmiration and role modelsGrowing up

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Book overview

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.
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