On the Wings of Heroes - by Richard Peck (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In his 30th novel for young adults, Newbery Medalist Peck delivers a tender, poignant, and unforgettable story about a young boy growing up on the homefront during World War II.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This book is an absolute delight. <i>-School Library Journal</i>, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>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<i> A Year Down Yonder</i>, a Newbery Honor for <i>A Long Way from Chicago</i>, the Scott O'Dell Award for <i>The River Between Us</i>, the Edgar Allen Poe Award for <i>Are You in the House Alone?</i>, a <i>Boston Globe-Horn Book</i>Award Honor for <i>The Best Man</i>, and the Christopher Medal for <i>The Teacher's Funeral</i>. He was the first children's author ever to have been awarded a National Humanities Medal, and was twice a National Book Award Finalist. <p/></p>
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