Among the Red Stars
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HarperCollins · Ebook · October 3, 2017
A suspenseful historical YA debut inspired by the true story of an all-female bomber unit in Russia during World War II.
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- Who it’s for
- A historical YA story pairs the exhilaration of flight with the costs of wartime courage.
- Genres
- War & Military YA, YA Stories About Girls & Women, War & Military
- Published
- HarperCollins, October 3, 2017
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A suspenseful historical YA debut inspired by the true story of an all-female bomber unit in Russia during World War II. World War II has erupted in Valka’s homeland of Russia, and Valka is determined to help the effort. She’s a pilot—and a good one—so she eagerly joins an all-female bomber regiment. Flying has always meant freedom and exhilaration for Valka, but dropping bombs on German targets is something else entirely.
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The raids are dangerous, but as Valka watches her fellow pilots putting everything on the line in the face of treachery, she learns the true meaning of bravery. As the war intensifies, though, and those around her fall, Valka must decide how much she is willing to risk to defend the skies she once called home. Inspired by the true story of a famous all-female Russian bomber regiment, Gwen C. Katz weaves a tale of strength and sacrifice, of learning to fight for yourself, and of the perils of a world at war.
Courage in Flight
A historical YA story pairs the exhilaration of flight with the costs of wartime courage.
Come here for
- A suspenseful World War II story of women pilots
- Bravery tested in dangerous skies
Expect
- An all-female Russian bomber regiment
- A close look at risk, sacrifice, and resolve
Where it sits
| War & Military YA | 74% |
|---|---|
| War & Military | 47% |
| YA Stories About Girls & Women | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Stories About Boys & Men
- YA Ghost Stories
- YA Stories About Girls & Women
- Medieval YA
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- War & Military YA
- Prehistoric YA
- Historical YA Romance
- Paranormal YA Romance
- Authors
- Gwen C. Katz
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 3, 2017
- Format
- Ebook
- Reading lane
- YA Stories About Boys & Men