Winterkill
Winterkill by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, published by Scholastic Press in 2022, is a historical narrative that introduces young readers to the Holodomor, a devastating famine in 1930s Ukraine. The story follows Nyl, who struggles to survive as food becomes scarce under Stalin’s regime, and Alice, a newcomer from Canada, who becomes aware of the plight of the Ukrainian people. Their lives intersect as they confront the harsh realities of a calculated plan leading to widespread starvation.
In this edition, readers will find a compelling exploration of resilience and community amidst dire circumstances. The narrative delves into the experiences of Nyl and Alice as they devise a plan to help those suffering around them. Through its portrayal of historical events and the impact of military actions on civilian lives, Winterkill addresses themes of unity and perseverance. With 288 pages, this book serves as an important introduction to a significant moment in history, making it relevant to contemporary discussions about survival and cultural identity.
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From acclaimed author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, this incredibly gripping and timely story set during the Holodomor in 1930s Ukraine introduces young readers to a pivotal moment in history– and how it relates to the events of today.
Nyl is just trying to stay alive. Ever since the Soviet dictator, Stalin, started to take control of farms like the one Nyl’s family lives on, there is less and less food to go around. On top of bad harvests and a harsh winter, conditions worsen until it’s clear the lack of food is not just chance… but a murderous plan leading all the way to Stalin.
Alice has recently arrived from Canada with her father, who is here to work for the Soviets… until Alice realizes that the people suffering the most are all ethnically Ukrainian, like Nyl. Something is very wrong, and Alice is determined to help.
Desperate, Nyl and Alice come up with an audacious plan that could save both of them — and their community. But can they survive long enough to succeed?
Known as the Holodomor, or death by starvation, Ukraine’s Famine-Genocide in the 1930s was deliberately caused by the Soviets to erase the Ukrainian people and culture. Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch brings this deeply resonant, and remarkably timely, historical world to life in a story about unity, perseverance, and a people’s determination to overcome.
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