Ruta Sepetys

En un mundo en guerra, no sabes en quién puedes confiar ni quién podría ser un agente secreto…Códigos, espías y misterios familiares en el corazón de Bletchley Park.Verano de 1940. Jakob y su hermana

Códigos, espías y secretos familiares en el corazón de Bletchley ParkVerano de 1940. El mundo está en guerra. En estos días, no sabes en quién puedes confiar ni quién podría ser un espía secreto... Jakob Novis, un genio de las matematicas, ha sido reclutado por el centro secreto de descifrado de codigos de Bletchley Park. Mientras Jakob trabaja para descifrar la maquina Enigma de los nazis, su hermana menor, Lizzie, esta ocupada en su propia mision encubierta: encontrar a su madre.

Junio de 1941, Kaunas, Lituania. Una noche de verano la Policía secreta soviética irrumpe encasa de Lina, una joven de quince años, y se la lleva junto con su madre y su hermano. Su padre, profesor universitario, ha desaparecido. A traves de una voz sobria y poderosa, Lina relata el largo y arduo viaje que emprenden hasta los campos de trabajo de Siberia. Su unica via de escape son los dibujos que quiere hacer llegar a su padre para que sepa que siguen vivos, y el amor que siente por Andrius, otro joven deportado.

Known amongst locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than The Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan to get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street. Caught between the dream of an elite college and a clandestine underworld, New Orleans lures Josie in her quest for truth, dangling temptation at every turn, and escalating to the ultimate test. With characters as captivating as her international bestselling novel, "Between Shades of Gray," Ruta Sepetys skillfully creates a rich story of secrets, lies, and the haunting reminder that decisions can shape our destiny.

El conmovedor testimonio de una adolescente que quita el aire, captura el corazón y revela la milagrosa naturaleza del espíritu humano. Junio de 1941, Kaunas, Lituania. Lina tiene quince años y está

A young Lithuanian girl, Lina, and her family are captured by the Soviet army and brought to a work camp. She tries to send clues to her father about their whereabouts through her art work.

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A thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Ashes in the Snow, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.

Lina est une jeune Lituanienne comme tant d''autres. Très douée pour le dessin, elle va intégrer une école d''art. Mais un nuit de juin 1941, des gardes soviétiques l''arrachent à son foyer. Elle e

FROM CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNING AUTHOR RUTA SEPETYSMadrid, 1957. Tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming guise of sunshine and wine while Spanish citizens are gripped by a dark secret.Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, hopes to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography -and fate - introduce him to Ana, a hotel maid, whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco.Daniel and Ana's lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city - a darkness that could engulf them all. . .Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence.**PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**'Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.'Booklist'Gripping.'Publishers Weekly'A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.'Kirkus'An exemplary work of historical fiction.'The Horn Book

Em meio ao regime ditatorial romeno de Nicolae Ceaușescu, Cristian Florescu passa a ser chantageado pela polícia secreta para que se torne um informante. Ele tem apenas duas opções: trair tudo e todo

En plena época del colaboracionismo con Estados Unidos, España recibe una multitud de turistas y empresarios extranjeros que llegan al país tras la reciente apertura económica. Entre ellos se encuentra el joven Daniel Matheson, hijo de un magnate del petroleo de Texas que llega a Madrid junto a sus padres. El destino de Daniel, que aspira a convertirse en fotoperiodista, se cruza con el de Ana, una doncella del hotel Castellana Hilton que proviene de una familia devastada por la Guerra Civil. Las fotografias de Daniel revelan el rostro oscuro de la posguerra, despiertan en el preguntas incomodas y lo condicionan a la hora de tomar decisiones dificiles para proteger a las personas que ama. Ruta Sepetys vuelve a poner el foco en uno de los rincones mas oscuros de la Historia con esta novela epica sobre el miedo, la identidad, los amores que no se olvidan y la voz oculta del silencio."Una novela impresionante que exalta la resiliencia humana."Kirkus"Ficcion historica cautivadora, ilustrativa y habilmente narrada."Booklist"Un retrato memorable de la España de la posguerra."Publishers Weekly"Una novela historica apasionante llena de giros y revelaciones."The Wall Street Journal"Una novela tan realista que te hace sentir como si estuvieras caminando por las calles empedradas del Madrid de los años cincuenta."Maire Claire

Trapped by an evil dictatorship will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist A powerful heart breaking thriller based on real events I Must Betray You is the winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers Choice Medal for Writing 2023

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A stunning graphic novel edition of the award-winning debut novel from master storyteller Ruta Sepetys; a story of loss and of fearand ultimately of survivalin a full-color adaptation perfect for fans of all ages. June, 1941. A knock comes at the door and the life of fifteen-year-old Lina Vilkas changes forever. Shes arrested by the Soviet secret police and deported from Lithuania to Siberia with her mother and younger brother. The conditions are horrific and Lina must fight for her life and for the lives of those around her, including the boy that she loves. Risking everything, she secretly passes along clues in the form of drawings, hoping they will reach her fathers prison camp. But will her messages, and her courage, be enough to reunite her family? Will they be enough to keep her alive?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE This timeless, heart-wrenching novel tells the story of one teenage girls fight for survival with her family at a Soviet labor camp during World War II (also pubished as Between Shades of Gray)."Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both."The Washington PostONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Columbus Dispatch Fifteen-year-old Lina is a Lithuanian girl living an ordinary lifeuntil Soviet officers invade her home and tear her family apart. Separated from her father and forced onto a crowded train, Lina, her mother, and her young brother make their way to a Siberian work camp, where they are forced to fight for their lives. Lina finds solace in her art, documenting these events by drawing. Risking everything, she embeds clues in her drawings of their location and secretly passes them along, hoping they will make their way to her fathers prison camp. But will strength, love, and hope be enough for Lina and her family to survive?A Carnegie Medal Nominee A Golden Kite Award Winner A William C. Morris Award finalistThis special movie tie-in edition features a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, plus a letter from the author!

Madrid, été 1957. Daniel Matheson, 18 ans, découvre lEspagne à travers lobjectif de son appareil-photo. Il loge au quartier général de la haute société américaine : lhôtel Castellana, où travaille la

Trapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events. *Winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers Choice Medal for Writing 2023*Cristian has lived his entire life in the grip of a repressive dictatorship. The country is governed by fear. When the secret police blackmail him, Cristian has an impossible choice. Save the life of his sick grandfather by informing on his family, or risk his life - and all of theirs - by resisting? At 17, Cristian dreams of being free but doesnt know where to turn. In this climate of constant suspicion, can he trust his best friend, his girlfriend or even his family?Closely based on the real events of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, this is a powerful, heart-breaking thriller from the author of Salt to the Sea, winner of the Carnegie Medal.