Beatrice Shilling wasn't quite like other children. She could make anything. She could fix anything. And when she took a thing apart, she put it back together better than before. When Beatrice left home to study engineering, she knew that as a girl she wouldn't be quite like the other engineers, and she wasn't. She was better. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitler's bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war?
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Mara Rockliff crafts lively historical narratives for young readers, breathing life into the past with an engaging and captivating style. Her work focuses on revealing the compelling true stories of remarkable individuals and pivotal moments, making history accessible and exciting. She possesses a unique talent for connecting children with the essence of historical events and the people who shaped them.
