On The Wings of Heroes by Richard Peck is a wonderful example of what a young man considers to be important qualities in a hero. Davy has two heroes in his life, his older brother and his dad. His older brother, Bill, is being trained to fly airplanes for when the United States gets involved in World War II. Artwork by Seth, Gretna Elementary, Gretna Public Schools   Davy’s dad was in World War I, and already knows the horrors of war. Davy and his friend Scooter just want their world to be the same and summer to never end. But when the world does intrude, both boys do their part “for the war effort.” -Golden Sower Award Manual   Artwork by Nick, Gretna Elementary, Gretna Public Schools