"Rose Under Fire" by Elizabeth Wein follows the story of Rose Justice, an American pilot during World War II. After her plane crashes in German-occupied France, Rose is captured and sent to a women's concentration camp. There, she meets other female prisoners, including members of the Polish resistance and victims of horrific medical experiments. Through their shared struggles, resilience, and courage, the women forge strong bonds while seeking hope and freedom. As Rose endures unimaginable hardships, she discovers the power of friendship and the human spirit in the face of extraordinary adversity, ultimately finding a way to reclaim her voice and story. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Bolinda Publishing .

Before becoming a writer, Elizabeth Wein studied at Yale University and completed a PhD in Folklore at the University of Philadelphia. Her first book was published in 1993 and she has since written several novels for young adults including the award-winning Code Name Verity. Much of Elizabeth's writing is inspired by her love of flying and she is a member of the International Organisation of Women Pilots.