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"B for Buster" really made me rethink--and appreciate--what YA is all about. There are very mature subjects covered in this book: war, death, fear, loyalty, friendship, history, prejudice, and so much more--all told from the perspective of a 16 year old boy who runs away from an abusive home and joins the airforce in WWII. He envisions super heroes and returning home to victory parades--only to find himself mortally terrified after his very first mission and desperate to get out and go home thereafter. Until he can, he is determined to stay loyal to his crewmates and hide the fact that he is underaged, all while again and again mustering up the courage to board his bomber, the B for Buster, and fly missions. Iain Lawrence again delivers a thoroughly believable young hero emeshed in a moving and thrilling story. Very recommended reading!
