A Hi-Lo Book for Teens
In 1945, John and William are two Tuskegee Airmen training to fly planes for the U.S. Army Air Forces. John loves piloting the bombers, and he can’t wait for the chance to serve his country in World War II. But life on land isn’t nearly as simple, and the Black pilots must find the best way to protest discrimination on their army base.
This historical, teen, hi-lo fiction book is one of several within The Story of America Boxed Set 2: 1866 – 2022, a great resource for schools and libraries.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2023.
What is a hi-lo book?
— School Library Journal
“Hi-lo (high-interest, low readability) books are designed to engage struggling readers by exploring complex, age-appropriate themes at a lower reading level. They typically feature simple sentences, controlled vocabulary, lower page counts, and short chapters.”
Nico Waters 