In the Shadow of Wolves
Author | : Alvydas Šlepikas |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2019-06-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781786074690 |
ISBN-13 | : 1786074699 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A Times Book of the Year, 2019 THE SECOND WORLD WAR IS OVER. BUT THE WORLD IS FAR FROM SAFE. As victorious Russian troops sweep across East Prussia, a group of desperate children face a new battle. Confronted by critical food shortages and the onset of a bitterly cold winter, these 'wolf children' secretly cross the border into Lithuania in search of work or food to take back to their starving families. In a world still reeling from the devastation of war, the children must risk everything to survive. In the Shadow of Wolves is a story of resilience, devastation and, ultimately, hope. Based on meticulous research, Alvydas Šlepikas's stunningly powerful debut novel has won over readers and critics across the world.