Thousand Sisters - The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II (Wein Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist
The gripping true story of the only women to fly in combat in World War II--from Elizabeth Wein, award-winning author of Code Name VerityThis nonfiction book is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
In the early years of World War II, Josef Stalin issued an order that made the Soviet Union the first country in the world to allow female pilots to fly in combat. Led by Marina Raskova, these three regiments, including the 588th Night Bomber Regiment--nicknamed the "night witches"--faced intense pressure and obstacles both in the sky and on the ground. Some of these young women perished in
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