{"product_id":"radar-girls-a-novel-of-wwii-9780778332046","title":"Radar Girls: A Novel of WWII","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fresh, delightful romp of a novel.\"--Kate Quinn, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Rose Code\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* SheReads\u003c\/em\u003e Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of Summer 2021 pick * \u003cem\u003eBook Reporter\u003c\/em\u003e Summer Reading pick * \u003cem\u003eBiblioLifestyle \u003c\/em\u003eMost Anticipated Summer 2021 Historical Fiction Books selection\u003c\/strong\u003e * \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreatist\u003c\/em\u003e Best Historical Fiction Books pick * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaisy Wilder prefers the company of horses to people, bare feet and salt water to high heels and society parties. 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. \u003cbr\u003eUnder fear of imminent invasion, the WARDs guide pilots into blacked-out airstrips and track unidentified planes across Pacific skies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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. \u003cbr\u003eWith America's future on the line, Daisy is determined to prove herself worthy. And with the man she's falling for out on the front lines, she cannot fail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom radar towers on remote mountaintops to flooded bomb shelters, she'll need her new team when the stakes are highest. Because the most important battles are fought--and won--together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A \u003cem\u003ewow \u003c\/em\u003eof a book...[that is] a captivating story of friendship, heartbreak and true love. Highly recommend!\" --Karen Robards, \u003cem\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Black Swan of Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAckerman, Sara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sara Ackerman writes books about love and life, and all of their messy and beautiful imperfections. She believes that the light is just as important as the dark, and that the world is in need of uplifting and heartwarming stories. Born and raised in Hawaii, she studied journalism and later earned graduate degrees in psychology and Chinese medicine. She blames Hawaii for her addiction to writing, and sees no end to its untapped stories.","brand":"Mira Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610602770706,"sku":"9780778332046","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_05f71259-820a-4181-826b-d9a164158508.jpg?v=1732345614","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/radar-girls-a-novel-of-wwii-9780778332046","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}