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Fly like a girl : one woman's dramatic fight in Afghanistan and on the home front / Mary Jennings Hegar.

Summary:

"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."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593117767
  • ISBN: 059311776X
  • Physical Description: 294 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: Young readers edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2020].

Content descriptions

General Note:
"This work is based on Shoot Like a Girl: One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front, by Mary Jennings Hegar, copyright © 2017 by Mary Jennings Hegar, published by Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC."
Includes discussion questions and Q & A with MJ Hegar.
Target Audience Note:
Grades 7-9 Philomel Books
Subject:
Hegar, Mary Jennings.
United States. Air Force > Women > Biography.
United States. Air Force > Women > Crimes against.
United States. Air Force > Search and rescue operations > Afghanistan.
Afghan War, 2001-2021 > Personal narratives.
Helicopter pilots > United States > Biography.
Sex discrimination against women > United States > History > 21st century.
Sexual harassment in the military > United States.
Afghan War, 2001-2021 > Search and rescue operations > United States.
Women > Biography.
Women.
Womyn.
United States > Air National Guard > Biography.
Genre:
Autobiographies.
Personal narratives.
Biographies.
Young adult literature.

Available copies

  • 7 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 3 of 3 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Richlands Branch Library YA BIO HEGAR (Text) 36015000835120 Young Adult Biography Available -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library YA BIO HEGAR (Text) 36015000835005 Young Adult Biography Available -
Swansboro Branch Library YA BIO HEGAR (Text) 36015000835062 Young Adult Biography Available -

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