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Wings of War
SKU
046737
ISBN
9780385678308
Grade 5-AD
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Description
To Horst, a 1914 Canadian farmer, building planes and flying them is his life. His 15-year-old nephew, Edward, develops a deep passion for flying as well due to his uncle's influence. When war in Europe develops and all boys his age will be required to enlist anyway, he can't help but feel that he must help fight the war from the sky. He believes it will be safer that way because he will not be as vulnerable as those on the ground or in sea vessels. Canada doesn't have military planes, but the Royal Flying Corps in England does. The road to the RFC is not easy, but his Uncle Horst trains and assists him as if he were in Edward's shoes.
Once in England, he soon realizes how incredibly dangerous the task of being a pilot really is. This truth really hit him hard, especially after witnessing the death of one of his greatest friends. Edward, now 17, has been told for years that he's a natural at flying. Are his skills strong enough to face the Germans, now with their new technology? He can only hope that he has learned enough skills to survive. There's no turning back. Throughout this fiction book (based on real events), first-hand photos are featured for visual representation of objects and experiences mentioned in the story. The last several pages provide a glossary of mentioned terms and definitions that may be uncommon. Note: In this story are age-appropriate mentions of tragedy and war violence. 182 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Wings of War
A boy-friendly book set during World War One, published for the centennary of the war and accompanied by a digital component to boost interest from the school and library market.
It's the early 1900s and Edward Setten is growing up in the prairies fascinated by his uncle, who is one of the very first people in Canada to pilot a plane. Despite his mother's protests, Edward learns to fly and, when war breaks out, joins the Royal Flying Corps. In this fast-paced and gripping novel, Edward's coming of age takes place in the most extraordinary of circumstances.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Doubleday Canada |
| Author: | John Wilson |
| Grades: | 5-AD |
| ISBN: | 9780385678308 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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