Description: Between Shades Of Gray by Ruta Sepetys One night fifteen-year-old Lina, her mother and young brother are hauled from their home by Soviet guards, thrown into cattle cars and sent away. They are being deported to Siberia. An unimaginable and harrowing journey has begun. Lina doesnt know if shell ever see her father or her friends again. But she refuses to give up hope. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The New York Times bestseller Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys is a harrowing story of a Lithuanian family who suffer unimaginable hardship and deportation during World War II, pitched perfectly for children and adults alike.That morning, my brothers life was worth a pocket watch . . .One night fifteen-year-old Lina, her mother and young brother are hauled from their home by Soviet guards, thrown into cattle cars and sent away. They are being deported to Siberia. An unimaginable and harrowing journey has begun. Lina doesnt know if shell ever see her father or her friends again. But she refuses to give up hope.Lina hopes for her family.For her country.For her future.For love - first love, with the boy she barely knows but knows she does not want to lose . . .Will hope keep Lina alive?Set in 1941, Between Shades of Gray is an extraordinary and haunting story based on first-hand family accounts and memories from survivors.This superlative first novel by Ruta Sepetys demonstrates the strength of its unembellished language. A hefty emotional punch New York TimesHer prose is restrained and powerful, as unadorned as the landscape in which her characters struggle to survive... Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both The Washington PostBorn and raised in Michigan, Ruta Sepetys is the daughter of a Lithuanian refugee. Ruta lives with her family in Tennessee. Between Shades of Grey is her first novel./ Author Biography Ruta Sepetys is the author of acclaimed YA novel, Between Shades of Grey. Born and raised in Michigan in a family of Lithuanian descent, Ruta now lives with her husband in Tennessee. Ruta was a highly successful promoter of classical music concerts, booking and touring with orchestras worldwide, before turning to writing full-time. In 2015 Ruta has been awarded The Rockefeller Foundations prestigious Bellagio Center writing residency, where she will interact with other leading international artists, writers and thinkers. Details ISBN0670920851 Author Ruta Sepetys Year 2011 ISBN-10 0670920851 ISBN-13 9780670920853 Media Book Short Title BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY RUTA SE Language English Pages 352 Publication Date 2011-06-09 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2011-06-09 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2011-06-09 NZ Release Date 2011-06-09 Audience Age 12-17 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd DEWEY 813.6 Audience Teenage / Young adult Alternative 9780141967677 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36735148;
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