Rose Under Fire, Wein, Elizabeth

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 teens view of an untarnished world and the realities of the Holocaust. A]lthough the storys 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