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Valya, a 16‑year‑old Soviet pilot, has spent her life soaring above the world, feeling most at home in the air. But as the Germans encircle Stalingrad, she is forced to abandon her beloved skies and watch her city break apart on the ground. The story follows her struggle to cope with the sudden loss of freedom and the challenges of wartime survival.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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