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
For Parents
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