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Mailing May
Ages 4–8 · 1997
Bookroo's summary
In post-WWII Berlin, US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen faces a city in ruins and children in despair. With the city blockaded, he devises a daring plan to bring hope: dropping candy from his plane. As "Uncle Wiggly Wings," he becomes a beacon of joy, but can one man's kindness truly make a difference in a city torn by war? Discover the heartwarming tale of courage and compassion that transcends borders and lifts spirits.
From the publisher
“World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?”–Dust jacket flap.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 110
- Words
- 10,307
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1130L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.2
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 137463
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2010
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580893367
- LCCN
- 2009026648
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