Cover of The wild blue

The wild blue

by Stephen E. Ambrose

Reading Level 7-8 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Experience the bravery and brotherhood of the young men who soared through perilous skies in the B-24 bombers during World War II. Follow the daring crew of the Dakota Queen as they face relentless danger and fight against overwhelming odds to complete their missions. This gripping tale honors the courage and sacrifice of those who risked everything in the skies above Europe.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalAdventureFamilyFriendshipSurvival

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Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Realistic Violence Loss & Grief War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0743203399
Pages
299
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
82,307

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

McGovern, George S. -- 1922-Dakota Queen (B-24 bomber)United States. -- Army Air Forces. -- Squadron, 741st -- HistoryUnited States. -- Army Air Forces -- BiographyB-24 bomberWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, AmericanWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United StatesBombing, Aerial -- Germany -- History -- 20th centuryBomber pilots -- United States -- BiographyFlight crews -- United States -- Biography