High flight : a story of World War II

Title
High flight : a story of World War II

Personal Author EPSB
Linda. Granfield

Summary
The dramatic story of John Gillespie Magee, Jr. is brought to life against the background of the terrible air battles of the Second World War. Since its publication in 1941, his poem, "High Flight," has become the anthem for all who love to fly.

Year Published
1999

Physical Description
32 p. : col. illus. ; 26 cm.

Note
A "Best of the Best" book.

Note (Local)
[w] 14--June/00.
 
Book

Program Information
Gr. 4+
 
Accelerated Reader MG 6.7 1.0 39840

Personal Subject
Magee, John-1922-1941.

Subject
World War -- 1939-1945 -- Poetry.
 
Poets -- 20th century -- Biography.
 
Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force -- Biography.
 
Military air pilots -- Biography.
 
Remembrance Day.

Added Author
Martchenko, Michael.

Summary
The dramatic story of John Gillespie Magee, Jr. is brought to life against the background of the terrible air battles of the Second World War. Since its publication in 1941, his poem, "High Flight," has become the anthem for all who love to fly.

ISBN
9780887764691

Publisher
Toronto : McClelland & Stewart Young Readers, c1999.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Hillcrest821 GRABook30552000136949Non-Fiction