In front of us, a girl with straight dark hair clipped back in a flat ponytail with a metal barrette was looking back at me—waiting for me to meet her cool green gaze. Hers was the only face turned toward the gallery and not toward the ...
dry leaves in flight all suggest wind that could lift a kite.” She paused. The first thing I'd ever said to her was to recite a poem, so after a moment I finished this one for her, softly. “Hope sails and plunges, firmly caught at the ...
The unforgettable story of Rose Justice is forged from heart-wrenching courage, resolve, and the slim, bright chance of survival.
Elizabeth Wein is a leading voice in young adult historical fiction. Look out for her other books Code Name Verity and Black Dove, White Raven. Fans of The Book Thief and Carmen Reid's Cross My Heart will love this.
Rose Under Fire
In this companion volume to the critically acclaimed novel Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein continues to explore themes of friendship and loyalty, right and wrong, and unwavering bravery in the face of indescribable evil.