Language: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG-13 (single and mass war deaths, some described, mentions people forced to strip)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
When Russia starts the war with Ukraine by bombing the major cities, Rada and her Dad are separated from Rada’s twin Dariia and their Mom. While Rada and Dad make it to the safety of the Azovstal steel plant, Rada huddles in a bunker while Dad is off fighting for Ukraine’s freedom. As bombing continues for months, life in the bunker goes from desperate to dire. Rada has formed a family of sorts, but she won’t find happiness until she can find Dariia and Mom and a new life.
Skrypuch brings us the other side of a family caught in Russia’s most recent war against Ukraine. Reading this book is better than any news story you could see, especially as the war continues today. And remember - Russia started it.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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Thank you, Cindy! This is a wonderful review!
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