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AvElizabeth Wein

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

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… Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-08-23
Mått:130 x 198 x 13 mm
Vikt:240 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:9-12 år
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:9781781128312
Miljömärkning:Produced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.)
Utmärkelser:Nominated for Carnegie Medal 2019

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Historiska berättelser inom Barn och ungdom

Mer om författaren

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.

Recensioner i media

"Wein makes complicated events speak simply for teenage readers and pilots the story of Nastia with passion and precision … Perfect reading for history-loving teenagers" – The Times"An exciting novella … Nastia is a great character, and Wein really brings her to life" – The Children's War"Spiced with absorbing historical detail and shot through with the vitality of an unforgettable heroine" – LoveReading4Kids"This novella packs a real punch" – BookTrust"Readers will be pulled into Wein's expertly drawn story" – INIS

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