Author Profile
Elizabeth Wein
11 Books
Elizabeth Wein is an award-winning American-British author best known for her young adult historical fiction. She frequently explores themes of friendship, aviation, and survival during World War II, most notably in her critically acclaimed novel Code Name Verity and its companion book Rose Under Fire. In addition to her World War II thrillers, Wein has also written the Arthurian-inspired Lion Hunters series, which includes The Winter Prince and A Coalition of Lions.
The Lion Hunters
The Lion Hunter
Elizabeth Wein
Adventure
Family
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Code Name Verity
Code Name Verity
Elizabeth Wein
Fiction
Friendship
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Stateless
Elizabeth Wein
Fiction
History
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The Lion Hunters
A Coalition of Lions
Elizabeth Wein
Adventure
Fiction
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The Lion Hunters
The Empty Kingdom
Elizabeth Wein
Adventure
Family
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Code Name Verity
Rose Under Fire
Elizabeth Wein
Courage
Fiction
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The Lion Hunters
The Winter Prince
Elizabeth Wein
Classics
Fiction
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A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II
Elizabeth Wein
Biography
Courage
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Code Name Verity
The Enigma Game
Elizabeth Wein, Angela Ness
Courage
Fiction
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Black Dove, White Raven
Elizabeth Wein, Maanuv Thiara, Lauren Saunders
Diverse Voices
Family
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Firebirds
Firebirds Soaring: An Anthology of Original Speculative Fiction
Nancy Farmer, Elizabeth Wein, Jane Yolen, Kara Dalkey, Nancy Springer, Laurel Winter, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Marly Youmans, Adam Stemple, Clare Bell, Christopher Barzak, Chris Roberson, Ellen Klages, Candas Jane Dorsey, Margo Lanagan, Jo Walton, Carol Emshwiller, Mike Dringenberg, Sharyn November, Louise Marley, Nick O'Donohoe, Sherwood Smith
Anthologies
Fantasy
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The Lion Hunters
The Lion Hunter
By:
Elizabeth Wein
A daring escape from the desert was only the beginning of his harrowing ordeal. Twelve-year-old Telemakos, the brave descendant of both British and Aksumite royalty, is still struggling to recover from his brutal captivity as a government spy. He had risked everything to uncover the traitor spreading plague through Aksum, but safety remains out of reach. In a desperate move to protect him and his infant sister, Athena, they are sent far away to live with Abreha, the powerful ruler of Himyar. Though Himyar is an ally, Telemakos's aunt warns him that Abreha is as dangerous as he is kind. You will be held in suspense as Telemakos navigates the treacherous political landscape of his new home, trying to keep his family safe while recovering from his invisible wounds. He promises to be careful, but he soon discovers that the true danger of his situation is far greater than he ever imagined. This compelling historical adventure tests the limits of loyalty, resilience, and a young boy's determination to survive.
13-18 Years
288 Pages
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Code Name Verity
Code Name Verity
By:
Elizabeth Wein
A captured spy sits in a cold Gestapo interrogation room, writing down everything she knows in a desperate bid to stay alive. It is 1943, and a British fighter plane has crashed in Nazi-occupied France. The passenger, a young intelligence agent, is caught and given a terrible choice: reveal her mission or face agonizing execution. As she writes her confession, she tells the intricate story of her best friend, Maddie, the brilliant pilot who flew them into enemy territory. You are pulled into a breathtaking game of psychological survival as the narrator spins a complex web of truth, deception, and wartime espionage. Every page of her confession is a calculated move designed to buy time, outsmart her ruthless captors, and protect the secrets that truly matter. This heart-stopping historical thriller completely shatters expectations, exploring the extreme limits of loyalty and the agonizing choices of war. It is an unforgettable testament to a fierce friendship that refuses to break, even under the most brutal pressure imaginable.
13-18 Years
352 Pages
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High above the clouds in a race meant to inspire peace, a deadly game of sabotage has just begun. It is 1937, and Stella North is the only female pilot chosen to represent Britain in Europe's first air race for young people. With civil war tearing Spain apart and the Nazis rapidly gaining power across the continent, the world desperately needs a symbol of unity. But Stella quickly realizes that this friendly sporting event is a facade. Right from the starting line, a ruthless competitor resorts to cutthroat tactics to eliminate the opposition. You will soar alongside Stella as she tries to outfly her rivals and uncover a murderer before she becomes the next victim. Every young pilot in the race is hiding a turbulent, violent past, making them all suspects. Forced to navigate a web of intrigue, glamour, and deep betrayal, Stella must trust her instincts to survive the deadliest flight of her life. This gripping historical mystery combines high-altitude adventure with heart-pounding suspense.
13-18 Years
345 Pages
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The Lion Hunters
A Coalition of Lions
By:
Elizabeth Wein
Caught between two warring kingdoms, Princess Goewin must choose between her own happiness and the safety of her people. Following the upheaval of her own kingdom in Britain and fleeing a vicious aunt out for blood, Goewin travels to the allied African kingdom of Aksum. There, she reunites with her fiance, Constantine, who serves as Britain's ambassador and is next in line for the British throne. However, she quickly discovers that Aksum is facing its own intense political turmoil. Trapped between two fiercely proud nations, Goewin realizes that the well-being of both countries rests on her shoulders. When a shocking secret reveals another heir to the British throne, the political game becomes even more dangerous. You are thrust into a world of complex diplomacy, royal intrigue, and high stakes. Goewin must navigate a treacherous landscape where a single misstep could ignite a devastating war. This sweeping historical fantasy explores the heavy burdens of leadership and the sacrifices required to protect a kingdom. Will Goewin find a way to secure peace without losing herself in the process?
13-18 Years
225 Pages
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The Lion Hunters
The Empty Kingdom
By:
Elizabeth Wein
High above the ground in a twelve-story palace, a young royal captive plots his escape. Telemakos, a descendant of both British and Aksumite royalty, has been falsely accused of treason by Abreha, the powerful ruler of Himyar. Locked away and strictly forbidden from seeing his beloved younger sister, Athena, Telemakos faces a terrible ultimatum. He is forced to use his unique skills to reproduce detailed Aksumite maps, providing the exact intelligence Abreha needs to launch a devastating invasion against Telemakos's own people. Cut off from any communication with his family in faraway Aksum, he is entirely on his own. You will follow Telemakos as he relies on his sharp intellect and subtle talents to outwit a ruthless captor. He must pretend to comply while desperately searching for a way to break free and warn his homeland before the invasion begins. This tense, atmospheric historical adventure immerses you in a world of political maneuvering, ancient rivalries, and the unbreakable bond between siblings. It is a story of survival and the quiet strength needed to resist oppression.
13-18 Years
223 Pages
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Code Name Verity
Rose Under Fire
By:
Elizabeth Wein
The terrifying gates of Ravensbruck close behind a young pilot, plunging her into a nightmare she never could have imagined. Rose Justice, an American pilot flying for the British Air Transport Auxiliary, is captured by the Germans during a semi-secret flight in the final days of World War II. Sent to the notorious Nazi women's concentration camp, Rose is stripped of her freedom and forced to endure unimaginable horrors. In this place of profound darkness, she finds an unexpected lifeline in the remarkable women around her. She bonds with a celebrated French detective novelist, a resilient young girl subjected to cruel medical experiments, and a fierce Soviet fighter pilot known as a Night Witch. You will witness the incredible strength of the human spirit as these damaged but defiant women band together to survive. They share stories, write poetry, and risk their lives to protect one another from their brutal captors. This deeply moving historical novel explores the agonizing realities of war, the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, and the courage required to retain humanity in the face of absolute evil.
13-18 Years
311 Pages
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The Lion Hunters
The Winter Prince
By:
Elizabeth Wein
Consumed by jealousy and denied the crown, a prince flirts with treason to claim what he believes is his. Medraut is the eldest son of High King Artos, fiercely brave and fiercely angry. Because of the unfortunate circumstances of his birth, he can never inherit the British throne. Instead, his younger, unskilled half-brother, Lleu, is named the chosen successor. Unable to stomach the idea of bowing to a boy he views as weak, Medraut listens to the dark whispers of Morgause, the king's treacherous sister. She expertly exploits his shame and resentment, drawing him into a dangerous plot to seize power. You will enter a harsh and unforgiving Britain, watching as Medraut wrestles with his own bitter demons. But as he spends more time with Lleu, Medraut begins to see a quiet inner strength and genuine goodness in the young heir. He must decide whether to tear his family apart for the sake of a stolen crown or protect the brother he was supposed to destroy. This dark fantasy offers a compelling twist on the classic Arthurian legend.
13-18 Years
309 Pages
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The sky over the Eastern Front was meant for men, but a thousand brave young women arrived to change the rules of war. In the early days of World War II, the Soviet Union became the first nation to officially allow female pilots to fly in active combat. Under the visionary leadership of Marina Raskova, three entire regiments of women took to the air, including the legendary night bomber regiment feared by the enemy as the Night Witches. You will discover the incredible true story of these teenagers and young women who served as navigators, mechanics, and fearless pilots. They faced freezing temperatures, outdated aircraft, and intense skepticism from their male counterparts, yet they flew thousands of deadly missions under the cover of darkness. Packed with riveting details, this true history reveals the immense pressure they operated under and the heavy sacrifices they made for their country. It is a powerful testament to a sisterhood forged in the flames of conflict, honoring the extraordinary aviators who fought for the right to defend their homeland from the skies.
13-18 Years
416 Pages
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Code Name Verity
The Enigma Game
The rumble of enemy bombers fills the skies over Scotland, but the real war is about to unfold inside a quiet village pub. Fifteen-year-old Louisa Adair desperately wants to fight back against the enemy that took her parents, but her job caring for an elderly German woman in Windyedge seems miles away from the action. Then, a German pilot lands under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a secret that could turn the tide of World War II: an Enigma machine capable of translating unbreakable enemy codes. Louisa teams up with Ellen McEwen, a volunteer driver, and Jamie Beaufort-Stuart, a flight leader facing impossible odds in the air. Together, they decide to keep the machine a secret and translate the codes themselves. You are drawn into a web of espionage, danger, and breathtaking suspense as these ordinary young people take on extraordinary risks. Decoding the enemy signals puts them directly in the crosshairs of a ruthless war machine. This gripping historical thriller tests the limits of courage and the power of friendship in the darkest of times.
13-18 Years
366 Pages
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A shared tragedy in the sky bonds two families forever, leading a mother to make a radical choice for her children. Emilia and her Black adoptive brother, Teo, are raised as equals in an era when America is torn apart by racial prejudice. Their mothers were stunt pilots, but after a deadly crash claims Teo's mother, Emilia's mother fulfills a promise to raise the boy free from discrimination. Seeking a sanctuary, they leave everything behind and move to Ethiopia in the 1930s. You will join Em and Teo as they fall in love with the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of their new home. But their peaceful existence is shattered when the threat of war with Italy looms on the horizon. Caught in a conflict that is not their own, the teenagers must decide where their true loyalties lie. This sweeping historical novel explores the profound impact of racism, the fierce bonds of chosen family, and the heavy price of defending the place you call home.
13-18 Years
384 Pages
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Firebirds
Firebirds Soaring
An Anthology of Original Speculative Fiction
By:
Nancy Farmer
,
Elizabeth Wein
,
Jane Yolen
,
Kara Dalkey
,
Nancy Springer
,
Laurel Winter
,
Nina Kiriki Hoffman
,
Marly Youmans
,
Adam Stemple
,
Clare Bell
,
Christopher Barzak
,
Chris Roberson
,
Ellen Klages
,
Candas Jane Dorsey
,
Margo Lanagan
,
Jo Walton
,
Carol Emshwiller
,
Mike Dringenberg
,
Sharyn November
,
Louise Marley
,
Nick O'Donohoe
,
Sherwood Smith
Step through a gateway of imagination into nineteen completely different worlds, where magic and science collide. This remarkable collection brings together some of the greatest storytellers to spin new tales of adventure, mystery, and wonder. From distant planets to enchanted forests, every story offers a fresh escape. You might find yourself navigating the complex rules of old magic, exploring futuristic landscapes, or standing alongside heroes facing impossible odds. The variety of voices means there is a unique adventure waiting for every type of reader. Discover a hidden realm where mythological creatures roam, or travel to a future where technology has reshaped human existence. These stories are crafted to challenge your perspective and spark your curiosity about the unknown. Whether you crave the thrill of deep space exploration or the quiet wonder of a fantastical kingdom, this anthology delivers an unforgettable journey. It is a perfect collection for anyone who loves getting lost in beautifully built worlds and surprising twists.
9-12 Years
574 Pages
N/A
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