TheReadingWarehouse.com: On the Wings of Heroes: Richard Peck

Power Search

On the Wings of Heroes
Contributor(s): Peck, Richard (Author)

ISBN: 014241204X ISBN-13: 9780142412046
Publisher: Puffin Books

Retail: $8.99	OUR PRICE: $6.56
Buy 25 or more:	OUR PRICE: $6.02 *Save More!*
Buy 100 or more:	OUR PRICE: $5.75 *Save More!*

WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2008
Annotation: Davy Bowmanas dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davyas 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 Davyas homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking their dadas heart. Itas an intense, confusing time, and one that will spur Davy to grow up in a hurry. This is one of Richard Peckas finest novelsaa tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II home front and a familyas enduring love.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories

Dewey: FIC

Age Level: 8-12

Grade Level: 3-7

Lexile Measure: 730(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.1" W x 7.76" L (0.29 lbs) 160 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1940's
- Topical - Family

Features: Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 114707
Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
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.

Customers who bought this item also bought...