Words on Fire admin November 2, 2019

Words on Fire –  NOW AVAILABLE! (Scholastic)

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports readers to a corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl who discovers the strength of her people united in resisting oppression.

Danger is never far from Audra’s family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian — they have banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and perilous.

When Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra’s parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important package and instructions for where to deliver it. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate.

As Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?

See the Book Trailer HERE.

 

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Indiebound.org
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Chapters Indigo

  • Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable Book 2020
  • 2019 AML Middle Grade Novel Award
  • Little Free Libraries Action Book Club Pick
  • State List Nominations: Colorado Children’s Book Award (20-21); Iowa Children’s Choice Award (`21-22); Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award (20-21); Ohio Buckeye Book Award (’21-’22); Texas Bluebonnet Award (’21-’22);
  • Junior Tome IT List (’20-’21)

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