Books
by Ruta Sepetys
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Salt to the Sea |
Have you heard of the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff in 1945 - the final years of WW II? It was carrying thousands of refugees from Latvia, Poland and East Prussia; over 9,000 died. Ruta Sepetys follows the fortunes of three of these refugees, all with their own tragedies to bear, all with their own secrets. Written for a teenage audience this is a novel for all.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 85 Summer 2017) |
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The Fountains of Silence |
There is a great silence over the Franco years in Spain. Here Sepetys, who as a writer is interested in untold histories, lifts the curtain to shine some light on the darker corners. Her narrative which is informed by interviews with those who lived during that time is no dry history. It is a novel - and it is completely immersive. This is not just for a young adult audience - recommended.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 100 Spring 2021) |
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