Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All
Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, featuring 384 pages in English. This narrative follows two young women—one living and one dead—navigating themes of loss, desire, and the fragility of the American dream during World War II. The story centers on Frankie, who, after her mother’s death, finds herself and her siblings abandoned in a Chicago orphanage, facing the harsh realities of life as they struggle to survive.
Readers will encounter a blend of historical and fantastical elements as they delve into Frankie’s journey amid the backdrop of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. The narrative explores the complexities of family and sibling relationships, alongside the haunting presence of ghosts that symbolize the lingering effects of loss and abandonment. With its rich themes of survival and resilience, this book presents a poignant exploration of what it means to seek hope in a fractured world.
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National Book Award 2019 Finalist!
From the author of Printz Medal winner Bone Gap comes the unforgettable story of two young women–one living, one dead–dealing with loss, desire, and the fragility of the American dream during WWII.
When Frankie’s mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, it was supposed to be only temporary–just long enough for him to get back on his feet and be able to provide for them once again. That’s why Frankie’s not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket.
Now Frankie and her sister, Toni, are abandoned alongside so many other orphans–two young, unwanted women doing everything they can to survive.
And as the embers of the Great Depression are kindled into the fires of World War II, and the shadows of injustice, poverty, and death walk the streets in broad daylight, it will be up to Frankie to find something worth holding on to in the ruins of this shattered America–every minute of every day spent wondering if the life she’s able to carve out will be enough.
I will admit I do not know the answer. But I will be watching, waiting to find out.
That’s what ghosts do.
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