Rose Under Fire

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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. Praise for Rose Under Fire
* "Wein masterfully sets up a stark contrast between the innocent American teen's view of an untarnished world and the realities of the Holocaust. [A]lthough the story's action follows [Code Name Verity]'s, it has its own, equally incandescent integrity. Rich in detail, from the small kindnesses of fellow prisoners to harrowing scenes of escape and the Nazi Doctors' Trial in Nuremburg, at the core of this novel is the resilience of human nature and the power of friendship and hope." --Kirkus, starred review * "Wein excels at weaving research seamlessly into narrative and has crafted another indelible story about friendship borne out of unimaginable adversity." --Publishers Weekly, starred review


Author: Elizabeth Wein
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/10/2013
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 8.53h x 5.68w x 1.18d
ISBN: 9781423183099
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 16
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 160813 / Rose Under Fire


Award: Costa Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Schneider Family Book Award - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner
Award: Golden Kite - Honor Book
Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Honor Book
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Honor Book
Award: Children's Book Committee Award - Winner
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2013 pg. 76
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2013
Publishers Weekly 07/15/2013
Romantic Times 09/01/2013 pg. 51 - Excellent
Booklist 08/01/2013 pg. 81
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2013 pg. 58
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2013 pg. 123
Shelf Awareness 09/10/2013
New York Times Book Review 09/22/3013 pg. 34
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 131
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2013 pg. 109
PW Best Children's Books 11/11/2013 pg. 28
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2013 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2013 pg. 38
Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2013 pg. 63
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/08/2013 pg. 35
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
BookPage 09/01/2013

About the Author
Elizabeth Wein (www.elizabethwein.com) 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.