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Code Name Verity
A captured British agent writes her confession in occupied France
2012Fast paceTense
Friendship between a pilot and a spy
Elizabeth Wein's novel is built around two young women, a pilot and a spy, who become close friends during World War II. After their plane crashes in occupied France, one of them is captured and writes a confession for her captors. The book is a story of friendship, courage and loyalty.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy young adult stories.
More about this book
Who
Two young British women, a pilot and an agent.
World
Britain and occupied France during World War II.
What makes it different
The story is told in the form of a written confession, and later from another point of view.
Feel
Tense and moving.
Facts
Genre
Young Adult · World War II · Friendship · Espionage
Length
348 pages · ≈ 10 h
About the author
Elizabeth Wein1 book on Tori BooksElizabeth Wein is an American-born author of young adult historical fiction, best known for Code Name Verity.Also in the collection: Best World War II Fiction
The Nightingale
Sarah's Key
Lilac Girls
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Book Thief
Suite Française
The Invisible Bridge
All the Light We Cannot See
Fugitive Pieces
Sophie's Choice