The Story That Cannot Be Told
The Story That Cannot Be Told by J. Kasper Kramer is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on October 6, 2020. This 400-page book presents a narrative that intertwines folklore and historical events, focusing on a young girl named Ileana during the tumultuous final months of the Communist regime in Romania in 1989. As she navigates a world filled with danger and uncertainty, Ileana’s journey is marked by her quest to find her voice and the courage to use it.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of stories within the pages, as Ileana reflects on her past and the folktales that shaped her identity. The narrative explores themes of family, safety, and the impact of political oppression, as Ileana faces the challenges posed by her uncle’s disappearance and the ever-present threat of the secret police. This edition, written in English, offers a poignant look at a young girl’s resilience in the face of adversity, making it a significant addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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“By turns surprising, poetic, and stark, The Story That Cannot Be Told is one that should most certainly be read.” —Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
“A mesmerizing debut.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A powerful middle grade debut with three starred reviews that weaves together folklore and history to tell the story of a girl finding her voice and the strength to use it during the final months of the Communist regime in Romania in 1989.
Ileana has always collected stories. Some are about the past, before the leader of her country tore down her home to make room for his golden palace; back when families had enough food, and the hot water worked on more than just Saturday nights. Others are folktales like the one she was named for, which her father used to tell her at bedtime. But some stories can get you in trouble, like the dangerous one criticizing Romania’s Communist government that Uncle Andrei published—right before he went missing.
Fearing for her safety, Ileana’s parents send her to live with the grandparents she’s never met, far from the prying eyes and ears of the secret police and their spies, who could be any of the neighbors. But danger is never far away. Now, to save her family and the village she’s come to love, Ileana will have to tell the most important story of her life.
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