Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
This special movie tie-in edition features 16 pages of color movie stills starring Bel Powley and Jonah Hauer-King in never-before-seen footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, plus a brand-new letter from the author!
"Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both." --The Washington Post
Fifteen-year-old Lina is a Lithuanian girl living an ordinary life -- until 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 imbeds clues in her drawings of their location and secretly passes them along, hoping her drawings will make their way to her father's prison camp. But will strength, love, and hope be enough for Lina and her family to survive?
A moving and haunting novel perfect for readers of The Book Thief.
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"Superlative. A hefty emotional punch." --The New York Times Book Review
"Heart-wrenching . . . an eye-opening reimagination of a very real tragedy written with grace and heart." --The Los Angeles Times
"At once a suspenseful, drama-packed survival story, a romance, and an intricately researched work of historial fiction." --The Wall Street Journal
* "Beautifully written and deeply felt . . . An important book that deserves the widest possible readership." --Booklist, starred review
A New York Times Notable book
An international bestseller
A Carnegie Medal nominee
A William C. Morris Award finalist
A Golden Kite Award winner
A Best Children's Book of 2011 selection from The Wall Street Journal, PW, SLJ, Booklist,Kirkus, iTunes, Amazon, St. Louis Post Dispatch, and Columbus Dispatch
ILA Notable Book for a Global Society Award winner
Winner of 10 international book prizes across France, Sweden, Belgium, Lithuania, and Canada
26 state award lists
4 starred reviews
And more!
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes brutal violence as part of the plot, which is described as painful and emotional. The story is set against the backdrop of WWII and features themes of imprisonment and suffering. The book contains grim and shocking scenes that depict the horrors faced by individuals during WWII, which may be disturbing for some readers.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have violence?
The narrative includes brutal violence as part of the plot, which is described as painful and emotional. The story is set against the backdrop of WWII and features themes of imprisonment and suffering.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have scary content?
The book contains grim and shocking scenes that depict the horrors faced by individuals during WWII, which may be disturbing for some readers.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have racial/cultural content?
While the book deals with themes of oppression during WWII, there are no explicit discussions of racism or identity politics mentioned in the search results.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have sexual identity?
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Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have gender roles?
The search results do not indicate any specific framing of gender roles; the focus is primarily on the historical context and personal struggles of the characters.
Does Ashes in the Snow (Movie Tie-In) have lgbtq+ themes?
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