Dave Dawson with the R.A.F

by Sidney R. Bowen

Overview

Excerpt: "I say, but am I fed up to the teeth with the blasted paper work that goes with this kind of a job!" he groaned. "Not at all like in the last mess we had with Jerry. A chap could fly every day, then, regardless of rank."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783962726348
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	11/14/2018
Series:	The World At War
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	113
File size:	709 KB

About the Author

R. Sidney Bowen, born in 1900, was an American author whose adventurous spirit and vivid imagination left an indelible mark on 20th-century juvenile literature. A World War I pilot, Bowen's firsthand experiences in the skies profoundly influenced his writing, infusing his stories with authenticity and excitement that captivated young readers. Bowen's career took off in the 1930s, a time when the world was on the brink of monumental change. His works often reflected the era's tensions and technological advancements, providing a thrilling escape while subtly educating his audience about the complexities of war and heroism. His narratives were not just tales of derring-do but also explorations of camaraderie, bravery, and the human spirit under duress.Controversially, Bowen's portrayal of wartime valor and the often simplistic dichotomy of good versus evil drew both acclaim and criticism. Some lauded his ability to inspire patriotism and resilience, while others critiqued the potential glorification of conflict. Despite this, his influence on contemporary writers is undeniable, as he paved the way for a genre that blends historical realities with gripping storytelling.Bowen championed the idea that literature could be both entertaining and educational, a revolutionary concept at a time when children's books were often didactic and moralistic. His legacy endures, not only in the pages of his numerous works but also in the adventurous spirit he instilled in generations of readers.
Robert Sidney Bowen, Jr. (1900, October 4 – April 11, 1977) was a World War I aviator, newspaper journalist, magazine editor and author who was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died of cancer in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the age of 76.[1] He is best known for his boys' series books written during World War II, the Dave Dawson War Adventure Series and the Red Randall Series. He also worked under the name R. Sidney Bowen and under the pseudonym James Robert Richard. (Wikipedia)