Books with author Robert Sidney Bowen

Dave Dawson Adventure Series"The tougher it is the better. I'll like it, sir."- Robert Sydney Bowen, Dave Dawson on the Russian FrontIn this volume Dawson and his pal Freddy Farmer sneak behind enemy lines to try to gather intelligence that could turn the tide for the European Allies. Each Dave Dawson is packed with action, patriotism, and a historical fiction adventure set during WWII, perfect for middle grade and teen readers. Don't miss the full set of Dave Dawson books from Xist Publishing: Dave Dawson at Casablanca Dave Dawson at Dunkirk Dave Dawson at Truk Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal Dave Dawson on the Russian Front Dave Dawson with the Commandos Dave Dawson with the R.A.F.

Bowen turned to writing in 1930, using his prestige as editor-in-chief of Aviation Magazine to write Flying From The Ground Up, a non-fiction work on how to fly an airplane. He began freelancing for pulp magazines. In 1934, he started his own pulp magazine, Dusty Ayres And His Battle Birds, for Popular Publications. Twelve issues were released, the first eleven published monthly from July 1934 through July 1935, with most issues released monthly. Bowen continued writing for mystery, adventure, sports, and aviation pulp magazines through the 1950s. After the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 sparked World War II, Crown Publishers called Bowen, asking for an adventure story based on the war. The Dave Dawson series , also known as the War Adventure series, was the result. Bowen got to work immediately, and the first book, Dave Dawson At Dunkirk, was published in 1941. A total of 15 volumes were released between 1941 and 1946.

CHAPTER ONEEagles' RewardWith all the appearance of a man striving to solve one of the world's weightier problems, Freddy Farmer studied the Hotel Savoy menu card line by line from top to bottom. Across the table Dave Dawson sat looking at his closest pal, and grinning from ear to ear. Eventually, though, when the English-born air ace continued to take the menu apart bit by bit with his eyes, Dawson decided that enough was enough. He reached over and whisked the card out of Freddy's hand."Okay, little man," he chuckled. "I'll tell you what the big words mean, if you like. Now, this one, here—water. That's stuff that comes in a glass. You drink it. It also comes down out of the sky in what we call rain. It flows under bridges, and—""And please stop, I beg you!" Freddy snapped. "My sides ache with laughter. I couldn't possibly stand another of your hilarious remarks. And hand back that menu before I take measures that will get us both thrown out of this hotel!""But why hand it back?" Dawson laughed. "Holy smoke! Don't you know it by heart yet? For fifteen solid minutes you've been looking at the thing.""Quite," the other replied gravely. "And thoroughly enjoying myself making believe. Hand it back, please, young fellow!""How's that?" Dave echoed, and passed the menu. "Making believe? I don't get you.""Knowing the limits of your so-called flashes of brilliance, I can well imagine!" Freddy shot at him. "However, the fact of the matter is that here in London food is rationed. And there are many, many savory dishes that don't even appear on menus any more. So, to make myself feel good, every time I pick up a menu I simply imagine that all the pre-war dishes are there. And I have a lot of fun deciding just what I'll order. Do I make myself clear?"Dawson sighed heavily, and shook his head."Too clear," he said sadly. "Lately I've been suspecting that you were going just a little bit screwy. Now I know! And me waiting here, polite like, while you fumbled around! What a guy!"Dave snorted, sighed again, and crooked his finger at the waiter. The man came over to their table, and the two air aces gave their orders in accordance with the short list of items on the menu.

The Dave Dawson War Adventure Series encompasses 15 novels about young Dave Dawson, just our of high school and following his father to Europe at the start of the conflict that would become World War 2. After befriending a young English lad, Freddy Farmer, the two teens find themselves fighting along side the brave British troops determined to keep the Nazis from ever setting foot on English soil. Through the series they do not age but do travel around a lot taking part in such operations ad Dunkirk, Guadalcanal and Truk Island. They distinguish themselves as they fly and shoot down the enemy whether they are on European soil, in the Pacific or even at home where Nazi infiltrators are bent on wrecking havoc. The two lads make a name for themselves, form an unbreakable friendship, and fight against the odds. overcoming them at the very last moment. As with many series for young boys, the themes are built around patriotism and bravery, friendship and loyalty. And, while some of the references might seem rude or racist, they were products of the time in which they were authored. That author, Robert Sidney Bowen, was an American teenager when he flew for the Royal Air Force during World War 1. He became a journalist and author starting at the end of the war in England and later in Chicago. He was responsible for at least three series of adventures for boys plus numerous individual books built around his love of sports. He was active from 1930 (at the age of 20) until his final book, Hot Rod Doom, in 1973, just six years before his death. Millions of his books were sold when first published or republished and some are still available today as used books and as new publications, however many of these new releases have been edited for spelling mistakes and errors in typesetting, plus many do not include any of the original cover art. Thackery Fox & Associates is proud to offer these low-cost editions using scanned text mostly from first editions that—for historical reasons—include all the typesetting mistakes and strange spellings of the day that seem wrong to us now.

Dave Dawson and Freddy Farmer are at it again. This time they are taking the fight to the Nazi war machine by contributing to the Royal Air Force. Join Dave and his stalwart friends as they climb into their Mark 5 Supermarine Spitfires and give Hitler’s boys a whipping they soon won’t forget. Alacrity Press is proud to make this class fictional tale, Dave Dawson, Flight Lieutenant by Robert Sidney Bowen available once more to young readers.

This is the 15th and final book in the series. The Dave Dawson War Adventure Series encompasses 15 novels about young Dave Dawson, just our of high school and following his father to Europe at the start of the conflict that would become World War 2. After befriending a young English lad, Freddy Farmer, the two teens find themselves fighting along side the brave British troops determined to keep the Nazis from ever setting foot on English soil. Through the series they do not age but do travel around a lot taking part in such operations ad Dunkirk, Guadalcanal and Truk Island. They distinguish themselves as they fly and shoot down the enemy whether they are on European soil, in the Pacific or even at home where Nazi infiltrators are bent on wrecking havoc. The two lads make a name for themselves, form an unbreakable friendship, and fight against the odds. overcoming them at the very last moment. As with many series for young boys, the themes are built around patriotism and bravery, friendship and loyalty. And, while some of the references might seem rude or racist, they were products of the time in which they were authored. That author, Robert Sidney Bowen, was an American teenager when he flew for the Royal Air Force during World War 1. He became a journalist and author starting at the end of the war in England and later in Chicago. He was responsible for at least three series of adventures for boys plus numerous individual books built around his love of sports. He was active from 1930 (at the age of 20) until his final book, Hot Rod Doom, in 1973, just six years before his death. Millions of his books were sold when first published or republished and some are still available today as used books and as new publications, however many of these new releases have been edited for spelling mistakes and errors in typesetting, plus many do not include any of the original cover art. Thackery Fox & Associates is proud to offer these low-cost editions using scanned text mostly from first editions that—for historical reasons—include all the typesetting mistakes and strange spellings of the day that seem wrong to us now.

Dave Dawson Adventure Series"You tell me something about war that isn't screwy at first glance."- Robert Sydney Bowen, Dave Dawson with the CommandosDave Dawson performs all manner of courageous stunts and tricks in this battlefield thriller. Each Dave Dawson is packed with action, patriotism, and a historical fiction adventure set during WWII, perfect for middle grade and teen readers. Don't miss the full set of Dave Dawson books from Xist Publishing: Dave Dawson at Casablanca Dave Dawson at Dunkirk Dave Dawson at Truk Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal Dave Dawson on the Russian Front Dave Dawson with the Commandos Dave Dawson with the R.A.F.

Dave Dawson Adventure Series"You tell me something about war that isn't screwy at first glance."- Robert Sydney Bowen, Dave Dawson with the CommandosDave Dawson performs all manner of courageous stunts and tricks in this battlefield thriller. Each Dave Dawson is packed with action, patriotism, and a historical fiction adventure set during WWII, perfect for middle grade and teen readers. Don't miss the full set of Dave Dawson books from Xist Publishing: Dave Dawson at Casablanca Dave Dawson at Dunkirk Dave Dawson at Truk Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal Dave Dawson on the Russian Front Dave Dawson with the Commandos Dave Dawson with the R.A.F.

Dave Dawson Adventure Series"You tell me something about war that isn't screwy at first glance."- Robert Sydney Bowen, Dave Dawson with the CommandosDave Dawson performs all manner of courageous stunts and tricks in this battlefield thriller. Each Dave Dawson is packed with action, patriotism, and a historical fiction adventure set during WWII, perfect for middle grade and teen readers. Don't miss the full set of Dave Dawson books from Xist Publishing: Dave Dawson at Casablanca Dave Dawson at Dunkirk Dave Dawson at Truk Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal Dave Dawson on the Russian Front Dave Dawson with the Commandos Dave Dawson with the R.A.F.

The fate of many nations hinges on the outcome of the Battle of Atlantic. If the Kriegsmarine stops the Allied convoys from bringing needed supplies, men, and weapons to Great Britain and Russia, then the Germans will not only control the Atlantic Ocean, but will be able to easily repel any attempts to free Europe from their grip. Fortunately, Dave Dawson and his buddy, Freddy Farmer, are determined to not let that happen. Join Dave and Freddy as they work to protect the convoys steaming across the Atlantic and take the fight to the Germans. Alacrity Press is proud to make this class fictional tale, Dave Dawson on Convoy Patrol by Robert Sidney Bowen available once more to young readers.