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White Eagles

Wein Elizabeth
Heftet / 2019 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781781128961
Publisert
2019-09-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Vekt
400 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
J, Y, 02, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
144

Forfatter
Wein Elizabeth
Cover design or artwork by
Jones Matt

Biographical note

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.

White Eagles

Wein Elizabeth
Heftet / 2019 / Engelsk
Wein Elizabeth
Heftet / 2019 / Engelsk
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The Carnegie-shortlisted author of Code Name Verity returns with another gripping historical novel, 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 struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
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The Carnegie-shortlisted author of Code Name Verity returns with another gripping historical novel, 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?
Les mer
"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
Les mer
The Carnegie-shortlisted author of Code Name Verity returns with another gripping historical novel, taking readers on a daring flight across war-torn Europe.

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The Carnegie-shortlisted author of Code Name Verity returns with another gripping historical novel, 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 struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
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The Carnegie-shortlisted author of Code Name Verity returns with another gripping historical novel, 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?
Les mer
"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
Les mer
The Carnegie-shortlisted author of Code Name Verity returns with another gripping historical novel, taking readers on a daring flight across war-torn Europe.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781781128961
Publisert
2019-09-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Vekt
400 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
J, Y, 02, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
144

Forfatter
Wein Elizabeth
Cover design or artwork by
Jones Matt

Biographical note

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.

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