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orangerful's review against another edition
4.0
Another great entry into the collection, a lesser known story from World War II. Hale made some smart choices as a writer, hinting at all the stories that tie together to make this one and hopefully encouraging readers to go beyond these pages to find out more (or perhaps hinting at books to come, though one of the reasons I enjoy this series is that it is not just World War II) rather than trying to cram it all into this one book.
mcgaritydotme's review against another edition
3.0
I dig this series, but this was probably the weakest in the series. Narrative was all over the place and there was zero characterization.
msrandomstuff_01's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
4.0
onarosebeam's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture
nitwit92's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book much more than any of the others in the series.
jennybeastie's review against another edition
4.0
I like the detailed history that these books represent, even as I am a little uncomfortable with the subject and the very American viewpoint. Don't get me wrong, the Very American Viewpoint is EXACTLY what was going on in this country during WWII, especially after Pearl Harbor, so I think it's appropriate, I'm just uncomfortable. I also think the author does an excellent job trying to look at the events in the book from both a Japanese and an American perspective, but it's a really complex subject.
anyway.... great history, very focused on a particular bombing run and what it took to get there and the aftermath. Super appealing to boy history or adventure fans, really complicated story well told.
anyway.... great history, very focused on a particular bombing run and what it took to get there and the aftermath. Super appealing to boy history or adventure fans, really complicated story well told.
dragonwithapen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
5.0
mullinstreetzoo's review against another edition
5.0
Nathan Hale does it again! To be fair, he tackled one of my favorite stories in the entire catalog of American history. Once again, he told the story with grace and humor. His illustrations are captivating and--as appropriate for a young audience--spares us the gore and horror of the episode while highlighting the courage and sacrifice of the men who flew those planes. Thank you, Mr. Hale!
sofsloth's review against another edition
5.0
This is technically a children's series, but anyone who enjoys history would enjoy it, I think. I've been reading these since I was little and I love them so much.
stephb413's review against another edition
4.0
Any books in this series would be a great gift for kids. They cover a lot of content, makes historical connections, and most importantly envokes emotion.