Elizabeth E. Wein

Rose Under Fire

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

While flying an Allied fighter plane from Paris to England, American ATA pilot and amateur poet, Rose Justice, is captured by the Nazis and sent to Ravensbrück, the notorious women's concentration camp. Trapped in horrific circumstances, Rose finds hope in the impossible through the loyalty, bravery and friendship of her fellow prisoners. But will that be enough to endure the fate that's in store for her?

Elizabeth Wein, author of the critically-acclaimed and best-selling Code Name Verity , delivers another stunning WWII thriller. The unforgettable story of Rose Justice is forged from heart-wrenching courage, resolve, and the slim, bright chance of survival.
Selected praise for Rose Under Fire:

"Wein's unself-consciously important story is timeless, ageless and triumphant." - The Los Angeles Times

"Wein's second World War II adventure novel captures poignantly the fragility of hope and the balm forgiveness offers." - The New York Times

"[Wein] has crafted another indelible story about friendship borne out of unimaginable adversity." - Publishers Weekly , starred review

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Disney-Hyperion
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Altersempfehlung: ab 14 Jahren
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 208mm x 139mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 440g
• ISBN-13: 9781423184690
• ISBN-10: 1423184696
• Artikelnr.: 40336658

Autorenporträt

Elizabeth Wein was born in New York City, grew up abroad, and currently lives in Scotland with her husband and two children. She is an avid flyer of small planes. She also holds a PhD in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania. She invites you to visit her online at elizabethwein.com.

Rezensionen

PRAISE FOR CODE NAME VERITY

"[A] taut, riveting thriller. Readers will be left gasping for the finish, desperate to know how it ends."- School Library Journal (starred review)