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Code Name Verity

By Elizabeth Wein
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Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein is a gripping story set during World War II, centred around the deep friendship between two young women—a pilot and a spy. When one of them is captured by the Gestapo, she is forced to write a confession that turns into an intricate tale of courage, loyalty, and resilience. The novel weaves intense themes of sacrifice and bravery, exploring the impact of war on personal relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping World War II stories filled with adventure and friendship. It takes readers on a journey of courage and sacrifice, with strong female protagonists and a compelling narrative about espionage and resilience. Perfect for readers who appreciate historical fiction with a deep emotional core.

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Code Name Verity

Only in wartime could a stalwart lass from Manchester rub shoulders with a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot, the other a special operations executive. When a vital mission goes wrong, and one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane over France, she is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner of war.

The deeply moving YA World War II novel of love, female friendship and heartbreak – perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Women

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A novel that will capture your heart and then shatter it into a thousand pieces.

“Code Name Verity wrecked me.” — LEIGH BARDUGO

“Genuinely stunning.” — MAUREEN JOHNSON

“It has been a while since I was so captivated” — The Guardian

“Remarkable” — Daily Mail

“Will soar into your heart” — LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON

“Had me gasping out loud” — GAYLE FORMAN

I have two weeks.

You’ll shoot me at the end no matter what I do.

October 11th, 1943

A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun. But their love will have the power to change everything.

When Verity is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution.

As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left her in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, reflecting on courage, failure, and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from the enemy?

‘I was so captivated’ — Guardian

‘Heartbreaking’ — Kirkus starred review

This heartbreaking World War II novel of adventure, love, and female friendship from award-winning Elizabeth Wein is perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Women, Laura Nowlin’s If He Had Been With Me, and Marcus Zusak’s The Book Thief.

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Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein is a compelling young adult novel that transcends its intended age group, delivering a gripping, mature narrative. Critics praise its well-researched portrayal of women's roles during the war, highlighting themes of female power and friendship. The book is noted for its heart-stopping emotion and tension, with a story that both haunts and captivates readers, making it a standout in the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405278423

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Electric Monkey

Edition: New edition

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 480

Collections

Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elizabeth Wein Fiction Historical Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Elizabeth Wein is the holder of a private pilot's license, and the owner of about a thousand maps. She is best known for her historical fiction about young women flying in World War II, including the New York Times bestselling Code Name Verity and Rose Under Fire. Elizabeth is also the author of Cobalt Squadron, a middle grade novel set in the Star Wars universe and connected to the 2017 release The Last Jedi. Elizabeth lives in Scotland and holds both British and American citizenship. Visit her online at www.elizabethwein.com.

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