Awards and Honors2012 Newbery Medal Honor; ALA Notable Children’s Book 2012, Middle; Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction Books for Youth: 2012; 2012 CCBC Choices; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2012, World History & Culture
In the Soviet Union, Sasha’s father, a security agent, is arrested in the middle of the night. Sasha thinks there must be a mistake: “wait till Stalin finds out.” Author’s note. Black-and-white graphite illustrations.
Topics Soviet Union history, 1925-1953. Communism. Fathers and sons. Communal apartments. Joseph Stalin (1879-1953). Young Soviet Pioneers
SRC Level 4.200000
SRC Points 5.000000
Lexile 670L
Trim Size 5 3/8" x 7"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2011-09-26
JLG Release Date Mar 2012
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
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