To Touch the Stars: World War II

ISBN-10
1424207649
ISBN-13
9781424207640
Series
To Touch the Stars
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
126
Language
English
Published
2004
Author
Karen Zeinert

Description

Read about how 18-year-old Elizabeth Erickson of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, with the help of her younger brother, finds a unique way to support the war effort and realize her dream of becoming a pilot. Includes black and white photographs and an author profile.

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