Last Hawk (High Readability)

Description:

Pilot. Patriot. Spy?

Nazi Germany is a dangerous place for a girl with a stutter, but when Ingrid Hartman soars through the skies in her beloved glider planes, she feels safe and free.

It's like a dream come true when her hero, daring test pilot Hanna Reitsch, invites Ingrid on a propaganda tour. But through her work with Hanna, Ingrid learns some dangerous truths about the Nazi regime and a shocking secret mission that could change the course of the war.

When everything is at stake, Ingrid must decide where her loyalties lie.

Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

Review Quotes: "Nastia's fierce loyalty to her country and commitment to her work shine through, supporting the engrossing and fast-moving plot with depth of characterization.
An action-packed exploration of courage and loyalty." - Kirkus Reviews (Firebird)

Of THE LAST HAWK they say: "Full of courage, heart, and perceptiveness." - Kirkus Reviews (The Last Hawk)

"This piece of the War Birds Cycle will appeal to readers interested in aviation,
World War II, and female empowerment."
- Booklist (The Last Hawk)

"This slim, gripping, and tightly woven novel effectively introduces characters who are full of heart and resilience. Strongly paced and emotionally resonant." - Kirkus Reviews (White Eagles)
--Praise for THE WAR BIRDS Cycle