Firebird

by Elizabeth Wein

Nastia is a daring Russian pilot who is keen to fight in the Second World War, However, as a woman, she is not given the same rights as the men with whom she works, and she is denied the right to fight.. As the battles begin, secrets begin to be revealed and Nastia learns a lot more than she expected.

Themes

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  • Equality
  • Russia
  • War
  • Pilots
  • Frustration
  • Evacuation
  • Invasion
  • Family
  • Aircraft
  • Death
  • Loyalty