| The Story That Cannot Be Told Contributor(s): Kramer, J. Kasper (Author), Vilinsky, Jesse (Read by) |
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ISBN: 179710022X ISBN-13: 9781797100227 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Politics & Government - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.8" W x 5.6" (0.65 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe - Chronological Period - 1980's - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A powerful middle grade debut that weaves together folklore and history to tell the story of a girl finding her voice and the strength to use it during the final months of the Communist regime in Romania in 1989.Ileana has always collected stories. Some are about the past, before the leader of her country tore down her home to make room for his golden palace; back when families had enough food, and the hot water worked on more than just Saturday nights. Others are folktales like the one she was named for, which her father used to tell her at bedtime. But some stories can get you in trouble, like the dangerous one criticizing Romania's Communist government that Uncle Andrei published--right before he went missing. Fearing for her safety, Ileana's parents send her to live with the grandparents she's never met, far from the prying eyes and ears of the secret police and their spies, who could be any of the neighbors. But danger is never far away. Now, to save her family and the village she's come to love, Ileana will have to tell the most important story of her life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vilinsky, Jesse: - Jesse Vilinsky is a classically trained actress and voice actor, having graduated from the USC School of Dramatic Arts and BADA in London. She has lent her voice to numerous film and television projects and has worked on various video games, animation, and commercial projects as well. As a narrator, Jesse has garnered recognition in AudioFile magazine for her expertly voiced characters and ability to bring forth the strength and truth of their stories. Kramer, J. Kasper: - J. Kasper Kramer is an author and English professor in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has a master's degree in creative writing and once upon a time lived in Japan, where she taught at an international school. When she's not curled up with a book, Kramer loves researching lost fairy tales, playing video games, and fostering kittens. Visit her at JKasperKramer.com. |