Words on Fire
“Words on Fire” by Jennifer A. Nielsen is a First Edition published by Scholastic Press in 2019, featuring 322 pages in English. This book presents an inspiring story set in Lithuania during a time of oppression, where a young girl named Audra navigates the dangers posed by occupying Russian Cossack soldiers. As her family faces threats to their culture and freedom, Audra is thrust into a perilous journey that tests her courage and resolve.
Readers will find that Audra’s adventure unfolds as she embarks on a mission to deliver a crucial package, all while grappling with the heart-wrenching decision to leave her parents behind. The narrative explores themes of resistance and the importance of cultural identity, as Audra becomes involved with an underground network of book smugglers. This historical tale intertwines elements of action and adventure, providing a glimpse into the struggles faced by those fighting for their rights and heritage.
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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.In June 1893, 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?
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