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On the Wings of Heroes

By Richard Peck

By Richard Peck

By Richard Peck

By Richard Peck

By Richard Peck
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By Richard Peck
Read by Lincoln Hoppe

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Oct 16, 2008 | ISBN 9780142412046 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Oct 16, 2008 | ISBN 9781440652578 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $13.50

Mar 27, 2007 | 194 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About On the Wings of Heroes

    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.

    About On the Wings of Heroes

    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.

    About On the Wings of Heroes

    Davy Bowman’s dad and brother 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.
    This is one of Richard Peck’s finest novels–a tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II homefront and a family’s love.

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    About Richard Peck

    RICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinois and lived in New York City for nearly 50 years. The acclaimed author of 35 novels for children and young adults, he won the Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder, a… More about Richard Peck

    About Richard Peck

    RICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinois and lived in New York City for nearly 50 years. The acclaimed author of 35 novels for children and young adults, he won the Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder, a… More about Richard Peck

    About Richard Peck

    RICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinois and lived in New York City for nearly 50 years. The acclaimed author of 35 novels for children and young adults, he won the Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder, a… More about Richard Peck

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Oct 16, 2008 | 160 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142412046

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Oct 16, 2008 | 160 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781440652578

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $13.50
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 27, 2007 | 194 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780739346938

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    Praise

    “This book is an absolute delight.” -School Library Journal, starred review

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    “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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