A Grain of Hope by Melissa Cole Paperback Book

Description: A Grain of Hope by Melissa Cole In the shadow of rising Soviet power, Oksana Kovalenkos peaceful childhood is shattered by the relentless grip of tyranny. At thirteen, she is thrust into a world of hunger and fear, becoming an unlikely beacon of hope in Ukraines desperate struggle against an iron-fisted regime.Oksanas tranquil life, once defined by the golden expanse of her familys fields, is ravaged by draconian decrees and the perilous threat of starvation. When the governments iron grip tightens, claiming their crops and silencing any whisper of dissent, her village is ensnared in a desperate plight for survival. Witness to the reduction of her world to husks and echoes, Oksana finds her innocence stripped away by unforgiving politics and indiscriminate death.Amidst the desolation, a spark of resistance ignites within her. Unlikely alliances form under the oppressive Soviet gaze as Oksana joins clandestine groups to combat starvation. Under the scrutiny of watchful eyes, every whispered conversation, every secret exchange of bread, becomes an act of quiet defiance-a resolute declaration: we will not be broken.A Grain of Hope delves into a heart-wrenching journey of resilience, a testament to the unyielding human spirit. It is the portrait of a young girl whose courage blooms in the bleakest of winters, and whose story leaves an indelible imprint of defiance in the face of despair. Will hope sprout from the most desolate of soils? Oksanas tale begs you to believe-against all odds, it must. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Review "A heart-wrenching meticulously researched tale of the Ukrainian Holodomor." -- Booklife Editors Pick"A heartbreaking story of starvation, cruelty, and survival." -- Kirkus Reviews"A Grain of Hope presents a solid fictionalized account of one familys life within a carefully researched historical setting. This dual nature allows it to appeal to young readers as an adventure book, with the unusual feature of having a female main character, and to educate them about the history of the Holodomor in Ukraine during the early 1930s."-- Dr. J. Otto Pohl, historian and author of The Years of Great Silence"Superb writing and expert pacing propel this compelling historical fiction along like jet fuel. You dont want to miss this one! Riveting!" -- Reedsy Details ISBN Author Melissa Cole Pages 290 Audience Age 13-18 Publisher Melissa Cole Year 2024 ISBN-13 9798989997602 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-04-19 Imprint Melissa Cole Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160124236;

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