Super Short Summary

Set during World War II, The Last Mission by Harry Mazer follows fifteen-year-old Jack Raab from the Bronx, who lies about his age to enlist in the Air Force and fly bombing missions over Germany. As Jack navigates the trials of military life, he experiences the harsh realities of war, forming new friendships and coping with intense loss while growing from an eager teenager into a battle-hardened young man. The novel includes discussions of war violence and trauma.