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Books by Elizabeth Wein
Elizabeth Wein has written numerous novels for children and young adults, including the New York Times number one bestseller Code Name Verity, which is set in World War Two. She has a pilot’s license, and many of her books feature young protagonists who fly.
Stateless
by Elizabeth Wein
***2024 Odyssey Award Honor Audiobook for Young Adults***
1937: with fascism on the rise and Spain in the midst of civil war, young pilots from 12 countries are setting off on an air race to promote peace in Europe. 17 year old Stella North — who is representing the UK and the only female competitor — is worried that the press will find out that she is in fact stateless, travelling on a Nansen passport for refugees. When one of the planes goes down with its young pilot, she suspects sabotage. As the list of suspects gradually narrows, can our young protagonists overcome their political differences to outwit the murderer and survive until the end of the race? An exciting novel for anyone who is interested in early aviation, 1930s Europe, or murder mysteries.
Interviews with Elizabeth Wein
The best books on Third Culture Kids, recommended by Elizabeth Wein
At its core, every young adult book is about figuring out who you are and what your place in the world is, argues Elizabeth Wein, author of numerous books for children and young adults. She introduces the concept of ‘third culture kids’—children who are at home both everywhere and nowhere.
