num_pages: 160
description: 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.
language: English
title: On the Wings of Heroes
titlecomplete: On the Wings of Heroes
genres: Middle Grade, Audiobook, Historical, Historical Fiction, Childrens, Juvenile, Young Adult, War, Fiction, World War II
ratings_count: 1523
places: Illinois
publisher: Dial Books