On the Wings of Heroes Audiobook

" I am a huge fan of Richard Peck's writing and this book is also very enjoyable. The story centers around a young boy growing up during World War II. His father is a World War I veteran, and his older brother who is learning to fly a B-17. It was interesting to think about the war from a child's perspective and Peck's writing style makes you feel like you're hearing a story from an old friend. My 8 and 6 year old boys also really enjoyed this book. "

" I've read a few other things by Richard Peck and really liked them. This book had the same nostalgic feel and easy-reading story telling, but I felt that it lacked a clean story line. Although I enjoyed it, I just didn't get a sense that the narrator was telling one actual story instead of just a bunch of random anecdotes from their past. It's really late and I'm writing this so if it doesn't make sense, there is poor grammar or it is all misspelled, just ignore it. "

" This is a great picture of middle class life during WWII. Peck reveals the pain and difficulties of the war on a family living in a small town. There were so many poignant moments. While there were parts where I cried,the ending was wonderful. Peck knows how to finish a story. "

" There are at least three scenes in this books that will stick with the rest of my life. It is as if the characters have become my relatives and the stories are something that come unbidden from memory into my consciousness without warning, usually when I need a laugh. Like a lot of funny things, the humorous situations in this book rise out of the circumstances of people living through tough times. The everyday heroism and funny things in this book will be your's for a long time. "

" Richard Peck is one of the best YA authors around. I love his stories, but just as much I love the way he uses words. "

" Classic Richard Peck. Great book with two strong male protagonists. Also had the best description of learning how to ride a bike. It made me remember that feeling all over again...pretty cool. "

" What a wonderful book of growing up during WWII. "

" Great book about growing up during wwII. Like other books by Richard Peck it has some great stories and poignant moments. Written for younger readers, but maybe better for those who know a bit about the war. "

" great choice for boys ... "

" Another superb Richard Peck book. I love his writing. "

" Very much like other Richard Peck books. "

" eh....that is all I can say. "

" LOVE his descriptive, humorous writing style. Any of his books are a good read!! "

" Wonderful story of a young boy and his family during WW2 awaiting the return of the oldest son from the Air Force. "

" If I could write one book like this man, I could die happy. I love him. "

" WWII "

" about world war 2. and this guy,davy lives in a neighborhood and his brother goes to war.And there are some rations in the economy. you'll figure it out if you read it!!!!! "

" I love this sort of book (memoir) when it's done well, and Richard Peck is brilliant at it. You're totally there. Anyway, I love Richard Peck and this book was really good. "

" good view of life in a happy home during WWII - but not a lot of depth "

" this was a great book! i love books about life in the world war II timeperiod in the united states. "

" Another awesome book by Richard Peck. "

" Family read... listened to this story over weeks to/from school. We all enjoyed it. A better glimpse at life during WWII than any of my history courses growing up. Great blend of humor and sobering moments. "

" It was fun to see what life might have been like for a kid during WWII. "

" We loved the descriptive writing of the author. After the children asked, one-by-one, some more than once, if this was a true story, I realized that they wanted it to be because it seemed like the author was living it. A great way to introduce our children to childhood during WW2. "

" A young boy's experiences on the World War II home front are narrated here with Peck's usual finely observed detail and humor. "

" This book is youth fiction and I liked it a lot. I read two other books by this same author several years ago that I really loved - "A Long Way From Chicago" and its sequel "A Year Down Yonder". "

" I LOVE THE 3 BOOKS OF HIS I HAVE READ! "

" *WWII* *B-17's* *Life in the US during WWII* *Midwestern* "

" Wonderful--perfect for a middle school boy! Works extremely well as an audio book. "

" I read this outloud to my class. They loved it! "

" I think I found another favorite author. This is my 2nd Peck book. It made me laugh and cry. "

" Richard Peck is fast becoming one of my favorite YA authors. On the Wings of Heroes was every bit as good as "A Year Down Yonder" which won the Newbery. "

" I wonder if reading it more slowly would have made me like it better. I didn't DISlike it, and I did like the characters....but I may have been too distracted while reading to really appreciate it's beauty.... "

" I love how Richard Peck shares how people in the past lived and makes you feel like you were there or wish you had been! I'd like to live in his world. "

" This is a very simply written book, but I loved it for a couple reasons: 1. the references to the way life was during WWII - I found that part fascinating. 2. The story of a young boy's adoration of his older brother. SO SWEET! "

" Not as funny as some other Richard Peck books but a great read with some pretty funny parts. "

" A classic Peck book, where humor can take you anywhere. "

" It was fun to see what life might have been like for a kid during WWII. "

" My 11 year old told me I had to read this. He said it is the best book he has ever read and he is a reader. I am a couple of chapters in and I can see why he loves it... "

" Good book. Not quite as good as a couple of his that are my favs, but still a good, family friendly book. "

" This is a great time period book. The story is one kids can connect with and learn about our history in a fictional setting. "

" I love good historical fiction... This one made me laugh and cry. It reminded me of my dad, for some reason. It was touching and funny. "