"Soviet girl-pilot powers through WW2"
A super-readable page-turner spiced with absorbing historical detail, and shot-through with the vitality of an unforgettable heroine.
Spearheaded by the author’s research into Soviet female WW2 combat pilots, this tells the remarkable story of Nastia. “I was born in a nation of war. I grew up in the shadow of war. And, like everyone else my age, I had been waiting all my life for the “future war”’, she declares with characteristic verve. An exceptional pilot, and the daughter of revolutionaries, Nastia must fight to fly alongside her male peers as her Motherland joins the Second World War. Then, when the fierce air battles begin – conveyed here to fiercely gripping effect – secrets explode and threaten to send her into freefall.
Action, adventure, political conflict, personal battles, plus plenty of grit and determination, Firebird is a feast of historical fineness from the Carnegie Medal shortlisted author of Code Name Verity and, since it’s published by Barrington Stoke, it’s also perfectly placed to stoke-up a love of story in reluctant and struggling teen readers.
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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...
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Firebird and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Firebird features in the following genres: Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Firebird is available in Paperback
Firebird was written by Elizabeth Wein and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Firebird has 138 pages
Yes it is part of Barrington Stoke Teen series
£7.19
