Skyward: The Story of Female Pilots in WW2 being brave The women in the book

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Skyward: The Story of Female Pilots in WW2 being brave The women in the bookWritten by Sally Deng hardcover The female pilots of the Second World War are honoured in this exciting, empowering book that shows young girls can achieve anything. The year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three girls share a dream: to fly. But it wont be easy Against the odds, Hazel, Marlene and Lilya follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot courses and eventually flying for their countries in World War II. Join the adventures of these