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Firebird

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By Elizabeth Wein

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On Sale
Sep 16, 2025
Page Count
144 pages
ISBN-13
9781454962724

Price

$9.99

Price

$12.99 CAD

Format

Trade Paperback

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Daughter. Pilot. Traitor?

Nastia is no traitor. She is a fearless pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight alongside her male peers to defend the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems.

As Hitler’s army moves forward and the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that Nastia once knew is challenged.

Union Square & Co.’s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

  • "Fascinating details of the war, such as the impact of extreme cold in the winter of 1942, are peppered throughout taut battle scenes. Nastia’s bravery and commitment to her country is palpable across this dynamically told war tale that reimagines well-known history."
     
    Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review
  • “Nastia’s fierce loyalty to her country and commitment to her work shine through, supporting the engrossing and fast-moving plot with depth of characterization.
    An action-packed exploration of courage and loyalty.” – Kirkus Reviews (Firebird)
     
    Of THE LAST HAWK they say: “Full of courage, heart, and perceptiveness.” – Kirkus Reviews (The Last Hawk)

    "This piece of the War Birds Cycle will appeal to readers interested in aviation,
    World War II, and female empowerment."
    – Booklist (The Last Hawk)
     
    “This slim, gripping, and tightly woven novel effectively introduces characters who are full of heart and resilience. Strongly paced and emotionally resonant.” – Kirkus Reviews (White Eagles)
     
    Praise for THE WAR BIRDS CYCLE

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Elizabeth Wein

About the Author

Elizabeth Wein is the holder of a private pilot’s license and the owner of about a thousand maps. She is best known for her historical fiction about young women flying in World War II, including the New York Times bestselling Code Name Verity and Rose Under Fire. Elizabeth is also the author of Cobalt Squadron, a middle grade novel set in the Star Wars universe and connected to the 2017 release The Last Jedi. Elizabeth lives in Scotland and holds both British and American citizenship. She invites you to visit her online at http://www.elizabethwein.com.

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