On the Wings of Heroes

By Richard Peck | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

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.

Editions of On the Wings of Heroes

Hardcover
ISBN 9780803730816
Paperback
ISBN 9780142412046
EBook
ISBN 9781440652578
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780739355008
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780739346938
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780739348604
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780739338834

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Wings of Heroes about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On the Wings of Heroes?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction

Where can I read a sample of On the Wings of Heroes?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803730816

Who is/are the Author/s of the book On the Wings of Heroes?

Richard Peck

Who is the Publisher of the book On the Wings of Heroes?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

On the Wings of Heroes is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803730816) and paperback(ISBN 9780142412046) and ebook(ISBN 9781440652578) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739355008) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739346938) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739348604) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739338834)

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