Red Stars

A tale of courage, love, and survival in wartime

Davide Morosinotto author Denise Muir translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pushkin Press

Published:3rd Sep '20

Should be back in stock very soon

Red Stars cover

In Red Stars, twins Viktor and Nadya face separation during World War II and embark on a perilous journey to reunite against all odds.

In Red Stars, the story unfolds in a war-torn landscape as twelve-year-old twins Viktor and Nadya face the harrowing challenges of World War II. When Hitler's Germany launches an attack on the Soviet Union, the siblings are swiftly evacuated from their home. The chaos of war surrounds them, and their parents' last words echo in their minds: 'Whatever happens, stay together.' However, fate intervenes, and the twins are tragically separated during the evacuation, leaving them alone and miles apart in a perilous environment.

As the Nazi forces advance and the skies fill with enemy planes, Viktor and Nadya must summon their inner strength to navigate the dangers that lie ahead. With no means of communication, the twins are thrust into a desperate race across a landscape blanketed in snow and ice. Each step they take is fraught with uncertainty, yet their bond remains unbreakable. The story captures their unwavering determination to reunite, highlighting the power of love and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Red Stars is not just a tale of survival; it is a poignant exploration of sibling loyalty and the indomitable spirit of youth. As Viktor and Nadya traverse a world shattered by war, their journey becomes a testament to hope and the lengths one will go to for family. Will they find each other amidst the chaos, or will the harsh realities of war keep them apart forever?

A complex, terrifying, funny, tragic WW2 story set on the Eastern front... The story is superb, but even better is the magnificent book production... the book is filled with recreated documents, photos, maps, etc, and just looks beautiful. Every page has something to enthral the mind and eye * Anthony McGowan, author of the Carnegie Prize-winning Lark *
Illustrated with mocked-up historical documents and annotated by the Soviet authorities throughout, this book plunges the reader into the tense atmosphere of a country under surveillance in the midst of an enemy invasion. The honesty and courage of the children contrast with the brutality of the world in which they live. A wonderful reading experience for lovers of history and adventure * Inter CDI *
A stunning graphic layout... An extraordinary children's writer, able to bring to life like no other the great moments in history, powerful emotions and epic adventures * Gazzetta di Modena *
An adventure story full of twists and turns * L'Indice *
Adventure, history, mystery, the unforgettable stories of Davide Morosinotto have something for every reader * Fantasy Magazine *
A stunning tale... The book's format is innovative and adds immediacy... Patient readers will be rewarded * The Horn Book *
Extraordinarily gripping... A superb masterpiece of storytelling, Red Stars is an incredibly powerful and poignant novel * Outside in World *

ISBN: 9781782692577

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432 pages