White Eagles

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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The Carnegie-shortlisted author of Code Name Verity returns with another gripping historical adventure, taking readers on a daring flight across war-torn Europe. Summer 1939. With Europe on the brink of war, eighteen-year-old Kristina Tomiak has been called up to join the White Eagles, Poland's valiant air force. When the Nazis reach the town where she is based, Kristina makes a daring escape, but she doesn't realise that she's carrying a stowaway in her plane. Will Kristina be able to navigate the most challenging flight of her life and reach safety amid the turmoil of war? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-09-04
Mått130 x 198 x 15 mm
Vikt240 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Läsålder9-12 år
Antal sidor144
FörlagHarperCollins Publishers
MedarbetareJones,Matt
ISBN9781781128961
MiljömärkningProduced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.)
UtmärkelserLong-listed for Spellbinding Award - Cumbrian Secondary SLS 2020

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Kapitelböcker inom Barn och ungdom
Historiska berättelser inom Barn och ungdom
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Before becoming a writer, Elizabeth Wein studied at Yale University and completed a PhD in Folklore at the University of Philadelphia. Her first book was published in 1993 and she has since written several novels for young adults including the award-winning Code Name Verity. Much of Elizabeth’s writing is inspired by her love of flying and she is a member of the International Organisation of Women Pilots.

"Full of excitement and gives readers a broad yet detailed understanding of those early days of the war, and of flying a plane too … I recommend it to any reader fascinated by history and the brave individuals who make it" – LoveReading4Kids"Packed with historical detail from an award winning author who is renowned for her meticulous attention to research … Strongly recommended" – The Letterpress Project"Wein has woven a historical fiction novella that will hold readers captive until the end" – The Children's War, Blog"An emotional rollercoaster … The entire story feels authentic as a war story and shines for it portraying a female hero" – Book-Bound, Blog"[Elizabeth Wein's] storytelling powers are in full flight in this novel about Kristina, a young Polish pilot … Full of danger, bravery and humanity" – Jane Sandell, Blogger

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