Words on Fire

Key Features Description New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. 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. Danger is never far from Audra's family farm in Lithuania. 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. 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... Show More New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. 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. Danger is never far from Audra's family farm in Lithuania. 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. 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. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate. As Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents? Product Details ISBN13: 9781338606065 Format: Paperback Book Ages: 8 - 12 Grades: 4 - 8 Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Pages: 336 Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc. Weight (lbs): 0.512 ... Dimensions: 0.75 x 5.3 x 7.6 Lexile® Measure: 820L Guided Reading Level: GR Level Y DRA Level: 60 ACR Level: 5.6 Language: English Show Less Show More Key Features ISBN13: 9781338606065 Format: Paperback Book Ages: 8 - 12 Grades: 4 - 8 Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Pages: 336 Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc. Weight (lbs): 0.512 ... Dimensions: 0.75 x 5.3 x 7.6 Lexile® Measure: 820L Guided Reading Level: GR Level Y DRA Level: 60 ACR Level: 5.6 Language: English