Words on Fire
What's it about
What if the simple act of reading could get you arrested? For twelve-year-old Audra, this is her reality in Russian-occupied Lithuania. Discover the incredible courage it takes to risk everything for the power of words and the fight to keep a culture from being erased. Join Audra as she becomes a "book smuggler," part of a secret network dedicated to preserving Lithuanian books, language, and identity. You'll learn how ordinary people can become heroes and see how the written word can be the most powerful weapon against oppression.
Meet the author
Jennifer A. Nielsen is a New York Times bestselling author renowned for her captivating historical fiction that brings pivotal moments in world history to life for young readers. A lifelong passion for uncovering forgotten stories led her to research the Lithuanian book smugglers, whose bravery during a time of cultural suppression directly inspired the gripping narrative of Words on Fire. Nielsen's work consistently explores themes of courage, freedom, and the power of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
What's it about
What if the simple act of reading could get you arrested? For twelve-year-old Audra, this is her reality in Russian-occupied Lithuania. Discover the incredible courage it takes to risk everything for the power of words and the fight to keep a culture from being erased. Join Audra as she becomes a "book smuggler," part of a secret network dedicated to preserving Lithuanian books, language, and identity. You'll learn how ordinary people can become heroes and see how the written word can be the most powerful weapon against oppression.
Meet the author
Jennifer A. Nielsen is a New York Times bestselling author renowned for her captivating historical fiction that brings pivotal moments in world history to life for young readers. A lifelong passion for uncovering forgotten stories led her to research the Lithuanian book smugglers, whose bravery during a time of cultural suppression directly inspired the gripping narrative of Words on Fire. Nielsen's work consistently explores themes of courage, freedom, and the power of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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