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OverviewA haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Carnegie Medal winning author of Salt to the Sea. Madrid, 1957. Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city. A darkness that could engulf them all . . . Carnegie Medal winning author Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ruta SepetysPublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.351kg ISBN: 9780241421857ISBN 10: 0241421853 Pages: 512 Publication Date: 18 March 2021 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Young adult , Children / Juvenile , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAn exemplary work of historical fiction. * The Horn Book * Gripping. * Publisher's Weekly * A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. * Kirkus * Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. * Booklist * Gripping. * Publisher's Weekly * An exemplary work of historical fiction. * The Horn Book * Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead in Ruta Sepetys's suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction. * The New York Times Book Review * Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. * Booklist * A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. * Kirkus * [A] towering work of historical insight. * Entertainment Weekly * Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. * The Wall Street Journal * Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. * The Wall Street Journal * [A] towering work of historical insight. * Entertainment Weekly * A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. * Kirkus * Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. * Booklist * Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead in Ruta Sepetys's suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction. * The New York Times Book Review * An exemplary work of historical fiction. * The Horn Book * Gripping. * Publisher's Weekly * Author InformationRuta Sepetys is a New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers and music lovers. The daughter of a refugee, Ruta is drawn to under-represented stories of strength through struggle and hopes to give a voice to those who weren't able to tell their story. Her award-winning historical novels are published in over fifty countries and have received over forty literary prizes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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