History tells us what people do; historical fiction helps us imagine how they felt.
– Guy Vanderhaeghe –
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Heather’s Picks
Gordon explores segregation in military and civilian life, the Japanese American internment, sexism and the Holocaust in ways that are historically accurate and appropriately horrifying...compelling, fast-paced historical fiction.
— Kirkus Reviews
Hidden Figures meets Code Name Verity in Trajectory, a richly detailed historical novel ... I couldn’t put this down!
— Kip Wilson, award-winning author of White Rose and The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin
...a deftly handled story, presenting intense military and mathematical strategy in a digestible way...Thrillingly paced, this novel not only makes math exciting but also connects the past to today while urging for constant progression.
— School Library Journal
Gordon presents an honest glimpse of American society during the 1940s. The story is fast-paced, and the characters are substantive, believable, and likeable. Recommended for readers ages 12 and up who enjoy WWII history, women’s history, military history, or just a plain good story.
— Historical Novels Society
From the moment I picked up 'Trajectory,' I couldn’t let go—whether I was at home, on the school bus, or even secretly in the classroom (shh, don’t tell my teacher!). It's easily one of the best books I've ever read. If you're into history, math, or just love a gripping story, this book is a must-read for both kids and adults alike.
– Micah Taxin, 6th grade
Well-paced and immersive, Trajectory takes readers on an exciting journey ...
— Lyn Miller-Lachmann, author of Torch, winner of the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for YA Literature
Critically acclaimed author of The Poetry of Secrets, Cambria Gordon weaves an extraordinary story based on the previously unknown role women mathematicians played during World War II, in her new YA historical fiction novel, Trajectory — the stirring and dramatic story of one young woman, with concealed talents, who must face her fears in order to help lead America and the Allies to victory.