"Soaring World War II adventure"
Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8
Elizabeth Wein’s thrilling new World War II story stars a young Polish pilot – a female one. Kristina Tomiak and her twin brother are members of the White Eagles, Poland’s air force, and at the forefront of their country’s resistance when the Nazis invade. Things quickly turn bad and Kristina is forced to flee in her RWD-8 plane, together with an unexpected passenger. As she makes her escape, her destination changes until finally she is heading towards England. The story is full of excitement and gives readers a broad yet detailed understanding of those early days of the war, and of flying a plane too. Published by Barrington Stoke this is written to be accessible to all readers including those with dyslexia but I recommend it to any reader fascinated by history and the brave individuals who make it.
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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 and dyslexic readers aged 13+.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed White Eagles and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
White Eagles features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Recommendations, Featured Books for Young Adults, Historical Fiction, Thrillers, Featured Books for 13+ readers
White Eagles is available in Paperback
White Eagles was written by Elizabeth Wein and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
White Eagles has 136 pages
Yes it is part of Barrington Stoke Teen series
£7.19
