Fly like a girl : one woman's dramatic fight in Afghanistan and on the home front / Mary Jennings Hegar.
"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].
- Copyright: ©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
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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 | - |
