The Last Mission
The Last Mission by Harry Mazer is a historical young adult fiction novel published by Random House Children’s Books on January 15, 1981. This reissue spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story follows fifteen-year-old Jack Raab, who, driven by dreams of heroism, leaves his family and life in New York City to enlist in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. As he embarks on twenty-four perilous bombing missions over occupied Europe, the narrative explores the harsh realities of war and the personal sacrifices made by those involved.
Readers will find a gripping account of Jack’s journey as he faces the challenges of military life and the brutal consequences of conflict. The novel delves into themes of violence and the social implications of war, particularly as Jack’s final mission leads to his capture and harrowing experiences in a German POW camp. Through Jack’s eyes, the story provides insight into the complexities of bravery and the stark realities of the 20th-century military landscape.
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In 1944, as World War II is raging across Europe, fifteen-year-old Jack Raab dreams of being a hero. Leaving New York City, his family, and his boyhood behind, Jack uses a false I.D. and lies his way into the U.S. Air Force.
From their base in England, he and his crew fly twenty-four treacherous bombing missions over occupied Europe. The war is almost over and Hitler near defeat when they fly their last mission — a mission destined for disaster. Shot down far behind enemy lines, Jack is taken prisoner and sent to a German POW camp, where his experiences are more terrifying than anything he’d ever imagined.
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