Daisy is a heroine to cheer for as she gives all she has for her country, the man she loves and, most importantly, herself." -Noelle Salazar, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Flight Girls "As warm as the Hawaiian sun, Radar Girls made me love the islands that Daisy and her friends stepped up to protect in World War II. Sara Ackerman weaves together a wonderful story about friendship and love set against the turbulence and fear of a nation at war." -Elise Hooper, author of Fast Girls "Once again Ackerman delivers a powerful story about a little-known piece of women's history with compassion and an unforgettable cast of characters. I loved being transported to Hawaii and learning about these adventurous, smart women who answered the call of duty at a critical time. Readers love Radar Girls! "The perfect escape, Radar Girls delivers a pitch perfect combination of fascinating history and unforgettable characters. Highly recommend!" -Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris
a captivating story of friendship, heartbreak and true love. This inspiring and uplifting tale of pioneering, unsung heroines vividly transports the reader to wartime Hawaii, where one woman's call to duty leads her to find courage, strength and sisterhood. Because the most important battles are fought-and won-together. From radar towers on remote mountaintops to flooded bomb shelters, she'll need her new team when the stakes are highest. And with the man she's falling for out on the front lines, she cannot fail. With America's future on the line, Daisy is determined to prove herself worthy. But not everyone thinks the women are up to the job, and the new recruits must rise above their differences and work side by side despite the resistance and heartache they meet along the way. Under fear of imminent invasion, the WARDs guide pilots into blacked-out airstrips and track unidentified planes across Pacific skies. Then, in the dizzying aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Daisy enlists in a top secret program, replacing male soldiers in a war zone for the first time. Daisy Wilder prefers the company of horses to people, bare feet and salt water to high heels and society parties.
"A fresh, delightful romp of a novel."-Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code * SheReads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of Summer 2021 pick * Book Reporter Summer Reading pick * BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Historical Fiction Books selection * Greatist Best Historical Fiction Books pick * An extraordinary story inspired by the real Women's Air Raid Defense, where an unlikely recruit and her sisters-in-arms forge their place in WWII history.
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