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Description
In summer 1970, Anna is travelling back to her English boarding school, but her plane never makes it home. This is an account of a hijacking based on a true story.
Quick Summary
Set against the backdrop of a 1970 hijacking, Girl on a Plane drops you right into the chaos when fifteen-year-old Anna's flight to her English boarding school is diverted by armed skyjackers. The story mixes the gritty, nail-biting tension of a survival drama with the everyday humor of teenagers stuck together in a confined space, making the 600-plus pages feel surprisingly quick. If you've ever found Hatchet gripping but wanted something that takes place on a plane instead of in the wilderness, this one hits that sweet spot for teens who love true-life suspense and historical detail. Parents will appreciate that while the book captures the fear and uncertainty of a real hijacking, it keeps the tone age-appropriate, with a few moments of levity that balance the scares. The characters are relatable enough that kids will see themselves in Anna's quick-witted observations, and the story's basis in fact gives it an extra layer of authenticity that makes you want to look up the real events afterward.