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Fly Like a Girl

by Mary Jennings Hegar
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A Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar—a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere.
On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device. That day also marked the beginning of a new mission: convincing the U.S. Government to allow women to serve openly on the front line of battle for the first time in American history.
With exclusive photographs throughout, Fly Like a Girl tells the inspiring true story of Mary Jennings Hegar—a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Includes exclusive photographs throughout, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the author written specifically for teen readers.
Praise for Fly Like a Girl:
"An honest portrayal of one woman's battles in and out of combat zones."—Kirkus Reviews
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Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

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  • Release date: March 3, 2020

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  • ISBN: 9780593117774
  • Release date: March 3, 2020

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  • ISBN: 9780593117774
  • File size: 11002 KB
  • Release date: March 3, 2020
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Biography & Autobiography History Politics Young Adult Nonfiction

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English

A Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar—a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere.
On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device. That day also marked the beginning of a new mission: convincing the U.S. Government to allow women to serve openly on the front line of battle for the first time in American history.
With exclusive photographs throughout, Fly Like a Girl tells the inspiring true story of Mary Jennings Hegar—a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Includes exclusive photographs throughout, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the author written specifically for teen readers.
Praise for Fly Like a Girl:
"An honest portrayal of one woman's battles in and out of combat zones."—Kirkus Reviews
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography History Politics Young Adult Nonfiction