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Code Name Verity

Code Name Verity
Elizabeth Wein

Code Name Verity is a young adult historical fiction novel by Elizabeth Wein that was published in 2012. It focuses on the friendship between two young British women, one English and one Scottish, in World War II – a spy captured by the Nazis in German-occupied France and the pilot who brought her there. It was named a Michael L. Printz Honor Book in 2013, and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

“One moment flying in green sunlight, then the sky suddenly grey and dark.”

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“She whispered, 'C'etait la Verite?' Was that Verity? Or perhaps she just meant, Was that the truth? Was it true? Did any of it really happen? Were the last three hours real? 'Yes,' I whispered back. 'Oui. C'etait la verite.”

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“It's like being in love, discovering your best friend.”

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“Nothing like an arcane literary debate with your tyrannical master while you pass the time leading to your execution.”

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“Please come back soon. The window is always open.”

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