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. 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.
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.ĭanger is never far from Audra's family farm in Lithuania. But other links are included below.New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. If you wish to get your own copy of WORDS ON FIRE, please support your local indie first. If you haven’t yet seen Scholastic Clubs and Fairs’ book trailer for WORDS ON FIRE, check it out HERE. If you are in the area, I would love to see you there.
Thank you, Anderson’s!!!Īnd speaking of Anderson’s, I’ll be at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois on October 6 at 2 pm.
Audra’s story deserves a place on the shelf next to Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars and Marcus Zusak’s The Book Thief.”īooks to Borrow…Books to Buy calls it “Riveting, fascinating, and bearing important messages about resistance against oppressors, courage, and the irrefutable importance of words, books and culture…a masterful offering of a little-known piece of history.”Īnderson’s Bookshop in Chicago has already included it on their 2019 Mock Newbery List. She is surrounded with complex and well-rounded characters, and the plot is gripping and moves swiftly. Booklist gave it a starred review, saying that “ transformation from a shy, retiring child to a courageous and creative young woman as she employs her father’s magic tricks to help her work is marvelous to see.
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