In the Shadow of Wolves: A Times Book of the Year, 2019

A powerful story of survival and resilience in a world devastated by the Second World War A Times Book of the Year, 2019

THE SECOND WORLD WAR IS OVER. BUT THE WORLD IS FAR FROM SAFE.

As victorious Russian troops sweep across East Prussia, a group of desperate children face a new battle. Confronted by critical food shortages and the onset of a bitterly cold winter, these ''wolf children'' secretly cross the border into Lithuania in search of work or food to take back to their starving families. In a world still reeling from the devastation of war, the children must risk everything to survive.

In the Shadow of Wolves is a story of resilience, devastation and, ultimately, hope. Based on meticulous research, Alvydas Šlepikas''s stunningly powerful debut novel has won over readers and critics across the world.

• | Author: Alvydas Slepikas, Romas Kinka
• | Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• | Publication Date: Mar 05, 2020
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781786077042
• | ISBN-10: 1786077043