Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"
Author:
Michael O. Tunnell
Publication:
2010 by Charlesbridge
Genre:
Biography, History, Military, Non-fiction
Pages:
120
Current state:
Basic information has been added for this book.
It has been read but content considerations may not be complete.
Book Guide
This is a true story of chocolate, bubble gum, and hope.
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?
Michael O. Tunnell tells an inspiring tale of candy and courage, illustrated with Gail Halvorsen's personal photographs, as well as letters and drawings from the children of Berlin to their beloved "Uncle Wiggly Wings."
From the dust jacket
To view an example page please sign in.
Michael O. Tunnell
1950 -American
Michael O. Tunnell has written and published several children's books, and he is a teacher of children's literature at Brigham Young University in U... See more
To view awards and booklists please sign in.
Content Guide
Please sign in to access all of the topics associated with this book and view other books with the same topics.
Please sign in to access the locations this book takes place in and view other books in the same location.
Please sign in to access the time periods this book takes place in and view other books in the same time period.
For information about the lead characters please sign in.
Reviews
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"
Reviewed by Diane Pendergraft
This is a story of the selflessness and compassion of countless people. The Germans of Berlin could hardly believe their very recent enemies were now so dedicated to saving their lives. Such stories of virtue are important, but what I find most important in this one is the attitude of the suffering Berliners. Their city had been bombed to rubble, surely all of them had lost loved ones, they were starving and were facing a winter without fuel for heat or cooking. I imagine parents being near desperation for the sake of their children. But they knew some things are more important than physical comfort, and that some are even worth dying for.
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"
Who would guess that candy, handkerchiefs and one man would play a significant role in post–World War II Germany?...
Candy Bomber
Reviewed by Kate Phillips
This inspiring book is 103 pages long with many photographs and tells the true story of US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen...
Read the full review on The Good and the Beautiful Book List
Find This Book
