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In 1944, as World War II is raging across Europe, fifteen-year-old Jack Raab dreams of being a hero. Leaving New York City, his family, and his boyhood behind, Jack uses a false I.D. and lies his way into the U.S. Air Force.From their base in England, he and his crew fly twenty-four treacherous bombing missions over occupied Europe. The war is almost over and Hitler near defeat when they fly their last mission -- a mission destined for disaster. Shot down far behind enemy lines, Jack is taken prisoner and sent to a German POW camp, where his experiences are more terrifying than anything he'd ever imagined.
As a baby boomer and a writer of historical fiction for young people, I was thoroughly engaged by this novel. The characters are multi-dimensional and believable. The main character, Jack Raab, grows from a daydreaming fifteen-year-old into a soldier and a man, right before our eyes. While I am not an expert in WW II aeronautics, the vivid detail made my feel as though I was right there with them in their B-17. The language was very rough at times, normally not appropriate for younger readers, and I question whether all of it was necessary. However, it is definitely in context with the characters and their environment. I give it high marks, with the caveat that parents of younger readers should preview the novel to make certain it is appropriate for them to read.Lavern Holdeman, author of N.U.K.E.S.
