Description
Book SynopsisA 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…
A thrilling adventure brimming with historical detail and powerful female characters from the Carnegie shortlisted author of Code Name Verity.
Trade Review"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
