Islands in the Snow: A Harrowing Tale of Survival and Hope

Islands in the Snow: A journey to explore Nepal's trekking peaks (Footsteps on the Mountain Diaries)

by Mark Horrell

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	961 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	167 pages
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Islands in the Snow is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a group of Jewish refugees who are sent to a remote island in the Arctic Circle during World War II. Based on a true story, the novel explores the themes of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.

The novel begins in 1942, when the Nazis round up a group of Jewish refugees and send them to a concentration camp in Norway. From there, they are transported to a remote island in the Arctic Circle, where they are forced to live in harsh and unforgiving conditions.

The refugees on the island are a diverse group of people, including men, women, and children. They come from all walks of life, but they are all united by their shared experience of persecution and their determination to survive.

The conditions on the island are harsh. The refugees are forced to live in tents and they are constantly cold and hungry. They are also subjected to the constant threat of attack from the Nazis.

Despite the challenges they face, the refugees on the island never give up hope. They work together to build a community and they support each other through the darkest of times.

Islands in the Snow is a story of survival and hope. It is a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of community.

About the Author

Ruta Sepetys is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction for young adults. Her books have been translated into over 60 languages and have won numerous awards, including the Carnegie Medal, the Printz Award, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award.

Sepetys was born in Michigan to Lithuanian refugees. She grew up hearing stories about her family's experiences during World War II, which inspired her to write Islands in the Snow.

Reviews

"Islands in the Snow is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Ruta Sepetys has a gift for bringing history to life, and her characters are unforgettable." - The New York Times

"A harrowing and ultimately hopeful tale of survival and resilience. Sepetys's writing is both lyrical and unflinching, and her characters will stay with you long after you finish reading." - The Washington Post

"A masterpiece. Sepetys has written a story that is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Islands in the Snow is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war." - Booklist

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Islands in the Snow: A journey to explore Nepal's trekking peaks (Footsteps on the Mountain Diaries)

by Mark Horrell

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	961 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	167 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE