I Must Betray You : A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events. The winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2023
(Autor) Ruta SepetysTrapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A bestselling YA thriller based on real events, from a prizewinning author. Cristian has lived his entire life in the grip of a repressive dictatorship. The country is governed by fear. When the secret police blackmail him, Cristian has an impossible choice. Save the life of his sick grandfather by informing on his family, or risk his life - and all of theirs - by resisting? At 17, Cristian dreams of being free but doesn't know where to turn. In this climate of constant suspicion, can he trust his best friend, his girlfriend or even his family? Closely based on the real events of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, this is a powerful, heart-breaking thriller from the author of Salt to the Sea, winner of the Carnegie Medal.
Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys is a Lithuanian-American author known for her powerful historical fiction novels that shed light on lesser-known events of the past. Her most notable works include "Between Shades of Gray," "Salt to the Sea," and "The Fountains of Silence." Sepetys' writing style is characterized by meticulous research, evocative storytelling, and empathetic portrayals of characters facing adversity. She has made significant contributions to the genre of young adult historical fiction, bringing attention to forgotten tragedies and giving a voice to those whose stories have been overlooked. "Between Shades of Gray" is arguably her most famous work, bringing awareness to the Soviet occupation of Lithuania during World War II. Sepetys' work continues to resonate with readers around the world, sparking important conversations about the power of storytelling and the importance of remembering the past.
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