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Night Witches: a Novel of World War II
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"Sixteen-year-old Valya knows what it feels like to fly. She's a pilot who's always felt more at home soaring through the sky than down on earth. But since the Germans surrounded Stalingrad, Valya's been forced to stay on the ground and watch her city crumble"--Dust jacket flap.
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Sixteen year old Valya knows what it feels like to fly. She's a pilot who's always felt more at home soaring through the sky than down on earth. But since the Germans surrounded Stalingrad, Valya's been forced to stay on the ground and watch her city crumble.When her mother is killed during the siege, Valya is left with one burning desire: to join up with her older sister, a member of the famous and feared Night Witches–a brigade of young female pilots.Using all her wits, Valya manages to get past the German blockade and find the Night Witches' base...and that's when the REAL danger starts. The women have been assigned a critical mission. If they succeed, they'll inflict serious damage on the Nazis. If they fail, they'll face death...or even worse horrors.
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Night Witches: a Novel of World War II by Kathryn Lasky is praised for its vivid depiction of daring bombing missions and the suspenseful narrative of the protagonist, Valya, especially after she is shot down. The book delves into themes of sisterhood and rivalry and highlights the real-life heroism of the all-women regiment, inspiring readers to explore their history. It offers a fast-paced historical narrative ideal for younger teens, capturing passion, survival, and camaraderie during World War II.
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ISBN: 9780545682985
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 March 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Audience: Teenage
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Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Kathryn Lasky is the Newbery Honor-winning author of over 100 books for children and young adults. Her beloved Guardians of Ga'Hoole fantasy series has more than seven million copies in print, and she is the author of the Daughters of the Sea series and the Wolves of the Beyond series, as well as A Time for Courage and other Dear America titles. Kathryn has also written a number of critically acclaimed historical fiction titles, such as Beyond the Burning Time and True North. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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