On the wings of heroes

By Richard Peck

Subjects: World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924, World war, 1939-1945, fiction, World War, 1939-1945, World War, 1939-1945 in fiction, Illinois in fiction, Fiction, Children's fiction, Illinois, fiction, Juvenile fiction, History

Description: A boy in Illinois remembers the homefront years of World War II, especially his two heroes--his brother in the Air Force and his father, who fought in the previous war. Davy Bowmans brother and their dad hung the moon. Dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davys 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 Davys homefront boyhood. Theres an air raid drill in the classroom, and being a kid is an endless scrap drive. Bill has joined up, breaking their dads heart. It s an intense, confusing time, and one that will invite Davy to grow up in a hurry.