Starting Early A Boy and His Bugle in America During WWII

As World War II is being fought, Dale and his friends reach a long-awaited moment--the day they are old enough to play a musical instrument. Little does Dale know that his decision to play the cornet will take him on the adventure of a lifetime, or that his talent will one day be put to the ultimate test: saving his beloved town. Enlightening children on a defining era in American history, this story combines the spirit of true friendship with the sheer joy of making music.

Paul Kimpton is a former band director with more than 30 years of experience. Ann Kaczkowski Kimpton is a former musician, a teacher, and a high school administrator. They live in Downers Grove, Illinois.