Swimming with Spies
$24.00
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
3 December 2024
Summary
Swimming with Spies: A Crimean Tale of Courage and Communication
It’s February 2014 in Sevastopol, Crimea. Sofiya Oleksandrivna has two simple wishes: stop Ilya Ilyich from bullying her and bring her mother home.
But as battleships fill the harbor and Russian forces, including Ilya’s father, arrive, Sofiya faces a larger threat. Her only refuge is the dolphinarium, where her father teaches dolphins sign language. Now, the Russian military demands the dolphins for their own p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781339012469 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1339012464 |
| Author: | Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger |
| Publisher: | Scholastic US |
| Imprint: | Scholastic US |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 3 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 22mm |
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* “The rich, detailed descriptions of Sofiya’s experience training the mammals, which Lucyk-Berger deftly blends with Ukrainian political history, are captivating and Sofiya’s deep bond with them suffuses this affecting story of a preteen grappling with her understanding of her own Ukrainian Russian identity and the loss of her mother.” – Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
“As they hatch a daring plan to rescue the dolphins, their steadfast teamwork and mutual trust against a backdrop of conflict is inspiring. A heart-pounding, thought-provoking adventure based on true events.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Nuanced characters and brisk pacing add interest to a novel focusing on historical events that are now current events and rarely written about in middle grade fiction.” – School Library Journal
About The Author
Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger
Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger is a Ukrainian-American historical fiction writer. She started her writing career with short stories and travel narratives. She has won several awards for her short stories and novels and now primarily writes historical fiction. When she’s not writing, she works as a business communications trainer, consultant, and coach.
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