Summary
An inspirational Second World War novel, based on a true story, from the acclaimed author of Between Shades of Grey.
WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2017
It’s early 1945 and a group of people trek across Germany, bound together by their desperation to reach the ship that can take them away from the war-ravaged land. Four young people, each haunted by their own dark secret, narrate their unforgettable stories.
This inspirational novel is based on a true stor…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141347400 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141347406 |
| Author: | Ruta Sepetys |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 288g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 26mm |
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Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction. – Elizabeth WeinA rich, page-turning story that brings to vivid life a terrifying-and little-known-moment in World War II history. – Steve Sheinkin
About The Author
Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys is a New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers and music lovers. The daughter of a refugee, Ruta is drawn to under-represented stories of strength through struggle and hopes to give a voice to those who weren’t able to tell their story. Her award-winning historical novels are published in over fifty countries and have received over forty literary prizes.
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