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.
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.
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Hardback Editions
April 2009 : Library Binding
| Title: On the Wings of Heroes Author(s): Richard Peck ISBN: 1-4395-8334-X / 978-1-4395-8334-0 Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
August 2007 : Hardback
| Title: On the Wings of Heroes Author(s): Richard Peck ISBN: 0-7862-9703-4 / 978-0-7862-9703-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Thorndike Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
February 2007 : Hardback
| Title: On the Wings of Heroes Author(s): Richard Peck ISBN: 0-8037-3081-0 / 978-0-8037-3081-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Dial Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
October 2008 : Paperback
| Title: On the Wings of Heroes Author(s): Richard Peck ISBN: 0-14-241204-X / 978-0-14-241204-6 (UK edition) Publisher: Puffin Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2008 : Paperback
| Title: On the Wings of Heroes Author(s): Richard Peck ISBN: 0-545-03176-1 / 978-0-545-03176-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Scholastic Availability: Amazon More details... |
Audio Editions
March 2007 : Audio CD
| Title: On the Wings of Heroes Author(s): Richard Peck ISBN: 0-7393-3883-8 / 978-0-7393-3883-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Availability: Amazon Amazon CA More details... |
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October 2008 : Kindle edition
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