Overview
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.
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
