Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Above the Trenches (GRAPHIX)

Above the Trenches (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales #12) takes readers high into the World War I skies with the daring pilots of the French Lafayette Escadrille. When the Great War erupts in 1914, a handful of young Americans—eager for adventure—volunteer for France’s Foreign Legion and soon find themselves trading mud and blood for the thrill and danger of aerial combat. Hale vividly captures their training, dogfights, and personal sacrifices as they confront legendary enemies like the Red Baron’s Flying Circus.

With powerful illustrations, rich detail, and biting humor, Hale transports readers into the cockpit, offering not just breathtaking action but also a human story. This graphic novel combines historical depth with the emotional realism of individual pilots—many of whom didn’t survive the war—as they navigate honor, innovation, and loss. Ideal for readers ages 8–12 who crave engaging nonfiction, Above the Trenches delivers history that’s both true and unforgettable.