Code Name Verity

If not for World War II, and their roles in it, Queenie of Scotland and Maddie of Manchester would likely have never met, which would be a shame, because their fierce love and dynamic talents make them a sensational team. Each is doing her part for the British War Effort: Queenie “Verity” as an interrogator, and Maddie “Kittyhawk” as a pilot. But their mission to Nazi-occupied France goes awry, forcing Maddie to crash land the plane and Queenie to parachute out, only to be arrested by the Gestapo. “Verity” must reveal the details of their assignment or face execution. Code Name Verity is a vivid and brazen story about love and loyalty. It’s deeply researched, profoundly painful, and perfectly exemplifies how a made-up story might reveal a deeper truth. I only wish I’d read it sooner. (Age 14 and up)