On the Wings of Heroes
(2007, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Richard Peck)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Funny, poignant life on home front during WWII.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 9 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About On the Wings of Heroes
Parents need to know that there is some violence: A father is knocked out with a wrench, a girl's hand is caught in a rattrap, and an old lady likes to tell tales of gruesome injuries.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the differences between life then and now. What aspects of Davy's life sound similar to your own? Which are completely different? Does it sound like it was fun to grow up then? Is it more fun now? What else have you seen and read about WWII?

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