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A daring tale of war, revolution and intrigue, from the renowned historical fiction author of Carnegie shortlisted Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein.
Nastia is no traitor. She is a daring pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight to save the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems, and when the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that she once knew is challenged…
A thrilling adventure brimming with historical detail and powerful female characters from the Carnegie shortlisted author of Code Name Verity.
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Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-831-2
Interest age
11+
Reading age
8
Publication Date
23-08-2018
Format
Paperback
Pages
144 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
A daring tale of war, revolution and intrigue, from the renowned historical fiction author of Carnegie shortlisted Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein.
Nastia is no traitor. She is a daring pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight to save the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems, and when the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that she once knew is challenged…
A thrilling adventure brimming with historical detail and powerful female characters from the Carnegie shortlisted author of Code Name Verity.
Author
Elizabeth Wein
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.
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-831-2
Reading age
8
Interest age
11+
Publication Date
23-08-2018
Format
Paperback
Pages
144 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
A daring tale of war, revolution and intrigue, from the renowned historical fiction author of Carnegie shortlisted Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein.
Nastia is no traitor. She is a daring pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight to save the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems, and when the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that she once knew is challenged…
A thrilling adventure brimming with historical detail and powerful female characters from the Carnegie shortlisted author of Code Name Verity.
Author
Elizabeth Wein
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.