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OverviewCarnegie Medal winner Theresa Breslin returns with an extraordinary story of love, loss and friendship set during the chaos and turmoil of the Russian Revolution Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills Award 2018 Russia, 1916. Nina Ivanovna's world is in turmoil. Her only hope is to travel to St Petersburg, to escape the past and find a future. Stefan Kolodin is a medical student - young and idealistic, he wants change for Russia and its people. Amidst the chaos of a city in revolt, their lives collide. And a stormy relationship develops . . . full of passion and politics. But soon Nina is drawn in to the glamorous, lavish lives of the Russian royal family - where she begins to fall under the spell of their mysterious monk, Grigory Rasputin. The ruby-studded dagger he carries - beautiful and deadly - could save her and Stefan from a cursed life . . . or condemn them to it. 'An outstanding writer - simply superb' Independent Full Product DetailsAuthor: Theresa BreslinPublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint: Corgi Childrens Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.277kg ISBN: 9780552565257ISBN 10: 0552565253 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 10 August 2017 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsA thrilling tale of political action and love . . . Breslin evokes compassion for the hapless Imperial family, without losing sense of the crisis facing Russia's people, and seamlessly inserts her characters into the events leading to the rise of the Bolsheviks * Financial Times * A thrilling tale of political action and love . . . Breslin evokes compassion for the hapless Imperial family, without losing sense of the crisis facing Russia's people, and seamlessly inserts her characters into the events leading to the rise of the Bolsheviks * Financial Times * Theresa Breslin gives a gripping account of Nina's life in St Petersburg amongst the growing unrest of The Russian Revolution, seamlessly blending historical events and traditional folk tales with a dramatic plot. This meticulously researched book is a must-read for historical fiction fans and a great way to mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution. * Scottish Book Trust (Children's Book of the Month) * Breslin's young adult book takes on some big themes from Russian history and makes them accessible to all. * Irish Independent * Rich with historical detail this fascinating and epic tale will sweep you away whilst reminding us of the chaos and turmoil of the Russian Revolution. Riveting. * South Wales Evening Post * There will no doubt be many more novels about the [Russian] revolution this year and this will be at the forefront. * Books for Keeps * Author InformationTHERESA BRESLIN is the Carnegie Medal winning author of over thirty books for children & young adults whose work has appeared on stage, radio and TV. Her books are hugely popular with young people, librarians and teachers. Remembrance, her top selling YA novel of youth in WW1, has now been reissued to include Book Notes. The Dream Master was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. Divided City was shortlisted for ten book awards, winning two outright. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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