Parents,
A few of the children purchased a
particular book, Between Shades of Gray, from the book fair. It is a New York Time’s Best Seller and has
received a great deal of literary praise.
The summary on the back cover of the book is interesting, but upon further
inspection I have noted some mature themes within the story. Due to the fact that this novel is based on
true historical occurrences several parts of the story can be deemed as
emotionally disturbing. If your child
purchased this book or is considering reading it, I urge you to carefully
review it first. I have included the
synopsis from the back cover below, as well as the address of the author’s
website.
Thank
you,
Mrs.
Hill
“In 1941,
fifteen-year-old Lina is preparing for art school, first dates, and all that
summer has to offer. But one night, the Soviet secret police barge violently
into her home, deporting her along with her mother and younger brother. They
are being sent to Siberia. Lina's father has been separated from the family and
sentenced to death in a prison camp. All is lost.
Lina fights for her
life, fearless, vowing that if she survives she will honor her family, and the
thousands like hers, by documenting their experience in her art and writing.
She risks everything to use her art as messages, hoping they will make their
way to her father's prison camp to let him know they are still alive.
It is a long and
harrowing journey, and it is only their incredible strength, love, and hope
that pull Lina and her family through each day. But will love be enough to keep
them alive?
Between Shades of Gray is a riveting novel that steals your breath,
captures your heart, and reveals the miraculous nature of the human spirit.”
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