Words on Fire

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

A girl flees with a secret package, joining a resistance against oppressive forces.

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336 pages· 72,232 words· Est. 10 hour read

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In 1893 Lithuania, young Audra is thrust into a perilous mission when Russian soldiers threaten her family. Fleeing with a mysterious package, she joins a daring network of book smugglers. As she navigates danger, Audra must decide if this underground resistance can help save her parents. Will her courage and newfound allies be enough to defy the oppressive regime and reclaim her heritage?

From the publisher

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports readers to a corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl who discovers the strength of her people united in resisting oppression.Danger is never far from Audra’s family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian – they have banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and perilous.In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra’s parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important package and instructions for where to deliver it. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate.As Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?

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