This book is a moving historical novel told in free verse poems. The use of second person voice is an approach that draws in the reader and and one feels like a part of the pilots’ story. There are few books about the Tuskagee Airmen that are accessible to younger readers and this book does a masterful job of imparting the history and emotion of those historical moments.

These incredible men fought in two wars, World War II and the war on prejudice at home. They fought with dignity, integrity and great sense of pride in their chosen path.

The accompanying scratchboard illustrations in black and white are stark and vivid. They add just the right touch to the power of the written words.

A timeline and added resources are welcome additions, which students will absorb with great interest. This book will lead to some phenomenal discussions and reports! Highly Recommended.