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On The Wings of Heroes
On The Wings of Heroes
Author: Richard Peck
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 ...  more »
PBS Market Price: $7.59 or $3.69+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780142412046
ISBN-10: 014241204X
Publication Date: 10/16/2008
Pages: 160
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Puffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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The whole world was golden with forsythia in bloom that noontime when Bill walked me home for lunch. He'd come off the morning train with just time to see Mom first. His uniform buttons sparked sunlight, and there was a little strut in his step. I rode all teh way home on the wings of my hero. So did Scooter, as far as his house.

When Bill and I got home, Mom had all our favorites. Toasted cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. A pie was in the oven.

Bill was only home for a few days before he had to report for training. On Saturday he went out to Dad's station, and I tagged along. I shadowed him the whole time, trying to match his stride and memorize him for later.


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