Elizabeth Wein
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Code Name Verity
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"Is this my favorite book of Elizabeth Wein's since CODE NAME VERITY? Might it even be *more* a favorite of mine than CNV, shocking as that sounds? It's just possible, because it's rich and vibrant and full of tension and intrigue, lavishly researched"
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"I love Elizabeth Wein's pilots. While reading about the earlier life of some characters from Code Name Verity, I felt as if I was in on a secret. It was a delight. "
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“I am no longer afraid of getting old. Indeed I can't believe I ever said anything so stupid. So childish. So offensive and arrogant.
But mainly, so very, very stupid. I desperately want to grow old.”
― Code Name Verity
But mainly, so very, very stupid. I desperately want to grow old.”
― Code Name Verity
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Thank you, Emily!


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Code Name Verity is out in North America today, 15 May! join me for an online launch party at
http://eegatland.livejournal.com/9296...
Also please join in the CNV Special Ops for V-Day, Allied Invasion of bookstores & libraries - stop in and ask for CNV. Then tweet, FB, Goodreads, blog about it and pass it on.

That book is the horse without a head. I lost it sorry. Can you dig it out the attic so i can try reading it again?"
ok sara! I hope you like it!

That book is the horse without a head. I lost it sorry. Can you dig it out the attic so i can try reading it again?

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