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Book Synopsis: From Michael L. Printz honoree & National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold comes the harrowing story of a young girl's struggle to survive the Holocaust in Romania.
Frederieke Teitler and her older sister, Astra, live in a house, in a city, in a world divided. Their father ran out on them when Rieke was only six, leaving their mother a wreck and their grandfather as their only stable family. He's done his best to provide for them and shield them from antisemitism, but now, seven years later, being a Jew has become increasingly dangerous, even in their beloved home of Czernowitz, long considered a safe haven for Jewish people. And when Astra falls in love and starts pulling away from her, Rieke wonders if there's anything in her life she can count on—and, if so, if she has the power to hold on to it.
Then—war breaks out in Europe. First the Russians, then the Germans, invade Czernowitz. Almost overnight, Rieke and Astra's world changes, and every day becomes a struggle: to keep their grandfather's business, to keep their home, to keep their lives. Rieke has long known that she exists in a world defined by those who have power and those who do not, and as those powers close in around her, she must decide whether holding on to her life might mean letting go of everything that has ever mattered to her—and if that's a choice she will even have the chance to make.
Based on the true experiences of her grandmother's childhood in Holocaust-era Romania, award-winning author Elana K. Arnold weaves an unforgettable tale of love and loss in the darkest days of the twentieth century—and one young woman's will to survive them.
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The Blood Years is a heart-wrenching and powerful novel that transports readers to the haunting world of the Holocaust in Romania. Acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold beautifully tells the story of Frederieke Teitler, a young girl facing unimaginable challenges to survive in a city torn apart by war and hatred. Arnold, a Michael L. Printz honoree and National Book Award finalist, immerses readers in a world where love, loss, and the will to survive collide.
Experience the gripping journey of Frederieke and her older sister, Astra, as they navigate a world divided by violence and prejudice. Set in Czernowitz, a safe haven for Jewish people until war breaks out, The Blood Years delves into the turmoil and uncertainty faced by the Teitler sisters. Can they protect their family's business, their home, and most importantly, their lives? Readers will be captivated by the emotional struggles and moral dilemmas Frederieke encounters as she grapples with the harsh reality of Astra's disconnection from her, while the world around them crumbles.
What sets The Blood Years apart is its foundation in true experiences. Award-winning author Elana K. Arnold draws upon her own grandmother's childhood in Holocaust-era Romania, offering a unique and authentic perspective that will resonate with readers. Arnold's vivid storytelling and meticulous attention to historical detail transport readers back in time, allowing us to glimpse into the darkest days of the twentieth century through the eyes of a courageous young woman.
Don't miss the opportunity to embark on a powerful journey of love, loss, and resilience. With The Blood Years, Elana K. Arnold delivers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. Discover the gripping pages that will leave a lasting impression on your heart.
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