Davy Bowman as 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 as homefront boyhood. There is an air raid drill in the classroom, and being a kid is an endless scrap drive. Bill has joined up, breaking their dad as 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 as very finest novels, an tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II homefront and a family's love.
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