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Book cover of Stateless

Krista Van Dolzer Author Of The Multiplying Mysteries of Mount Ten

From Krista's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

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Krista's 3 favorite reads in 2023

Krista Van Dolzer Why did Krista love this book?

I'm also a sucker for a decent mystery, and Stateless is a historical and a mystery.

It's 1937, and European leaders are sponsoring a race for up-and-coming pilots to promote peace across the continent. As the only girl among them, immigrant Stella plans to keep a low profile—until she witnesses one pilot shoot down another. But all the planes look similar, and she was too far away to make a positive ID.

If she wants to survive, she must complete the multi-leg race without letting on that she witnessed the murder, even though one of her fellow pilots is determined to unmask the killer. My favorite of Elizabeth Wein's books since Code Name Verity!

By Elizabeth Wein,

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1 author picked Stateless as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 11, 12, 13, and 14.

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A group of young pilots face intrigue and sabotage in a race around Europe in this thrilling murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Code Name Verity. Ideal for readers aged 12+ _______________ It is 1937 and tensions are high. A spectacular air race around Europe seeks to promote unity among a group of young pilots, but distrust and animosity are rife. The British and sole female contestant, Stella North, is determined to prove not only her skill, but also her identity as her Nansen passport declares her 'stateless'. However, barely a few hours in, Stella is witness to a…


Book cover of Stateless

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