Valor Wings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Valor Wings

By Sam Subity

A dragon joins WWII, intertwining destinies of two young souls in a daring rescue mission.

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288 pages
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In 1940, Iris's secret dragon friend, Galahad, is sent to war, while her brother is trapped in France. Determined to save them both, Iris hatches a risky plan. Meanwhile, Max flees German-occupied Belgium, facing peril alone. As their paths converge, Iris and Max must summon courage to defy the odds. Will their bravery be enough to alter their fates?

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A thrilling WWII adventure that reimagines the evacuation of Dunkirk… with dragons!May 10, 1940Everyone in Iris’s small English village avoids the dragon in the woods. Everyone, that is, except for Iris. She knows Galahad would never hurt her–she’s been caring for the dragon since he lost his mother when he was a baby. When Galahad is accused of stealing military rations, Iris strikes a bargain that will spare Galahad’s life… but send him off to the war brewing in Europe. Soon after, she receives news that her brother is among the troops trapped in France by the advancing German troops. Refusing to give up hope, Iris devises a desperate plan that will either save both her brother and her best friend–or end in disaster.Meanwhile in Belgium, Max’s school day is abruptly interrupted by some terrifying news: The Germans have invaded his country. He and his grandmother are forced to flee for their lives west toward France where they hope to find safety. But when they are separated after a German attack, Max must continue the treacherous journey on his own.Across hundreds of miles, the stories of Iris and Max steadily converge toward an explosive conclusion that will change them both forever. Along the way, they each must find the inner strength and resolve–the valor–to do the impossible. Author Sam Subity blends history and fantasy to tell a story like no other–an exhilarating adventure about the power of friendship, hope, and courage.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about war
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Published
September 17, 2024
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781338885033

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