The Last Mission (Laurel-Leaf Historical Fiction)

As a baby boomer and a writer of historical fiction for young people, I was thoroughly engaged by this novel. The characters are multi-dimensional and believable. The main character, Jack Raab, grows from a daydreaming fifteen-year-old into a soldier and a man, right before our eyes. While I am not an expert in WW II aeronautics, the vivid detail made my feel as though I was right there with them in their B-17. The language was very rough at times, normally not appropriate for younger readers, and I question whether all of it was necessary. However, it is definitely in context with the characters and their environment. I give it high marks, with the caveat that parents of younger readers should preview the novel to make certain it is appropriate for them to read. Lavern Holdeman, author of N.U.K.E.S.

Good book, my 13 year old likes it.

Read this back in highschool, now I read it at work,

This is a great book. I read it in 7th grade for school and just happened to think of it one day when I was 27 years old, so I ordered it and read it again. I love it. Ve3ry illustrative text, you can almost visually imagine what is occurring throughout the story. When I was done I had a 50 year old co-worker read it and she loved it and was emotional in some parts. Suggested for any age, an easy read, will leave you thinking about how easy your life is.

Good book