Rose Under Fire

Rose Under Fire is a powerful young adult historical novel set during World War II, following 18-year-old American Air Transport Auxiliary pilot Rose Justice. After being captured by the Germans, Rose is imprisoned in Ravensbrück, a brutal Nazi women's concentration camp. There, she forms an unbreakable bond with an unforgettable group of women, including a French novelist, a survivor of Nazi medical experiments, and a Soviet fighter pilot. The book unflinchingly explores themes of survival, friendship, resilience, and the fight for justice in the face of unspeakable atrocities. It is a companion novel to Elizabeth Wein's critically acclaimed 'Code Name Verity,' offering a poignant and devastating look at human endurance and hope.

When young American pilot Rose Justice is captured by Nazis and sent to Ravensbrück, the notorious women's concentration camp, she finds hope in the impossible through the loyalty, bravery, and friendship of her fellow prisoners.