Open Fire

A dramatic page-turner that captures the devastating toll of war and the impact of women's struggles and solidarity, through the lens of a little-known slice of history.

In 1917, Russia is losing the war with Germany, soldiers are deserting in droves, and food shortages on the home front are pushing people to the brink of revolution. Seventeen-year-old Katya is politically conflicted, but she wants Russia to win the war. Working at a munitions factory seems like the most she can do to serve her country--until the government begins recruiting an all-female army battalion. Inspired, Katya enlists. Training with other brave women, she finds camaraderie and a deep sense of purpose. But when the women's battalion heads to the front, Katya has to confront the horrifying realities of war. Faced with heartbreak and disillusionment, she must reevaluate her commitment and decide where she stands.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab (R)
Published: 03/03/2020
ISBN: 9781541572898
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2020
Foreword 12/26/2019
School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 80