White Eagles

Description

Summer 1939. With Europe on the brink of war, nineteen-year-old Krystyna 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, Krystyna is forced to make a daring escape. But what she doesn't realise is that a young Jewish boy has also stowed away on her plane. Will Krystyna be able to navigate the most challenging flight of her life and get them both to safety?

Before becoming a writer, Elizabeth Wein studied at Yale University and completed a PhD in Folklore at the University of Philadelphia. Her first book was published in 1993 and she has since written several novels for young adults including the award-winning Code Name Verity. Much of Elizabeth's writing is inspired by her love of flying and she is a member of the International Organisation of Women Pilots.

"Full of excitement and gives readers a broad yet detailed understanding of those early days of the war, and of flying a plane too ... I recommend it to any reader fascinated by history and the brave individuals who make it" -- LoveReading4Kids "Packed with historical detail from an award winning author who is renowned for her meticulous attention to research ... Strongly recommended" -- The Letterpress Project "Wein has woven a historical fiction novella that will hold readers captive until the end" -- The Children's War, Blog "An emotional rollercoaster ... The entire story feels authentic as a war story and shines for it portraying a female hero" -- Book-Bound, Blog "[Elizabeth Wein's] storytelling powers are in full flight in this novel about Kristina, a young Polish pilot ... Full of danger, bravery and humanity" -- Jane Sandell, Blogger