or even worse horrors.Historical fiction master Lasky sheds light on the war's unsung heroes-daredevil girls who took to the skies to fight for their country-in an action-packed thrill ride that'll leave you electrified and breathless. From best-selling and award-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes an explosive adventure following the teen girl fighter pilots who took on Hitlers army.

If they succeed, they'll inflict serious damage on the Nazis. The women have been assigned a critical mission. Using all her wits, Valya manages to get past the German blockade and find the Night Witches' base. But since the Germans surrounded Stalingrad, Valya's been forced to stay on the ground and watch her city crumble.When her mother is killed during the siege, Valya is left with one burning desire: to join up with her older sister, a member of the famous and feared Night Witches-a brigade of young female pilots. She's a pilot who's always felt more at home soaring through the sky than down on earth. Fifteen-year-old Valya knows what it feels like to fly. and won.ġ6-year-old Valya knows what it feels like to fly. Synopsis: From bestselling and award-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes an explosive adventure following the teen girl fighter pilots who took on Hitler's army.

Historical fiction master Lasky sheds light on the wars unsung heroes - daredevil girls who took to the skies to fight for their country - in an action-packed thrill ride that'll leave you electrified and breathless.From bestselling and award-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes an explosive adventure following the teen girl fighter pilots who took on Hitler's army. If they fail, they'll face death.or even worse horrors. Using all her wits, Valya manages to get past the German blockage and find the Night Witches base.and that's when the real danger starts. When her mother is killed during the siege, Valya is left with one burning desire: to join up with her older sister, a member of the famous and feared Night Witches - a brigade of young female pilots. But since the Germans surrounded Stalingrad, Valyas been forced to stay on the ground and watch her city crumble. Butterfly Yellow, Night Witches, Someday We Will Fly, Daughter of Venice by Thanhha Lai, Kathryn Lasky, Rachel DeWoskin, Donna Jo Napoli for sale on Pangobooks.

From best-selling and award-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes an explosive adventure following the teen girl fighter pilots who took on Hitler's army.and won.įifteen-year-old Valya knows what it feels like to fly.

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