Historical fiction at it's best! Not only is the story gripping, but well researched. With most of WWII fiction focusing on the Holocaust or the war in Western Europe, the plight of the Baltic peoples is often overlooked.
Between Shades of Gray tells the story of 15 year-old Lena, a Lithuanian girl whose family is sent to a Siberian work camp. Marched from her home in the middle of the night, along with her younger brother and mother, Lena learns that the Soviets have plans to remove all non-Stalin supporters from the region. Her father, having been detained earlier in the day, is also awaiting deportation to a prison camp somewhere in Russia, but is unable to warn his family in time. Fighting each day to stay together and survive, Lena uses her artistic ability to capture the truth of what the Soviets are doing and who they have sentenced to death in the Siberian wasteland.
Fans of The Book Thief or The Diary of Anne Frank will appreciate the young adult point of view and expert storytelling. Having conducted extensive research into her family history, Ruta Sepetys made several trips to Lithuania to record personal stories from survivors, historians, and family members in order to provide the reader with accurate depictions and events. For more information, check out the author sponsored website at: www.betweenshadesofgray.com
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