Unwilling to let the Germans occupy his islands unopposed, young Nick takes to the skies in a restored WWI fighter plane. Determined to learn to fly, he is soon photographing German patrol boats by day and flying by night.
Describes the landscapes, music, sports, festivals, and family life in Jamaica as well as a typical day in the life of a Jamaican child, and includes a recipe and the national song that schoolchildren sing.
Provides an overview of the history and culture of Jamaica, and includes discussion of the country's religion, education, language, social customs, media and cinema, literature, music, and performing and visual arts.