Between Shades of Gray

Author: Ruta Sepetys

In 1941, 15-year-old Lina, her mother, and her brother are taken from their Lithuanian home by Soviet guards and sent to Siberia. Lina's father has been sentenced to death in a prison camp. Forced to work in Siberia, Lina fights for her life, vowing to honor her family and the thousands like hers by documenting their stories through her artwork. Based on the author's family experiences, the book includes a historical note.

Reading Grades (7–12)

Young Adult Fiction

Paperback

384 pages