Fly Like a Girl: One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front

by Mary Jennings Hegar

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 059311776X
• ISBN13: 9780593117767
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher