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Young Adult· Lithuania

Between Shades of Gray

by Ruta Sepetys
Aggregate Editorial Score67/100
#32,398of 99,626 books
★Carnegie Medal
Published 2011English
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About This Book

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys is a landmark work of young adult, first published in 2011. Ruta Sepetys' 'Between Shades of Gray' is a powerful young adult novel that sheds light on the Soviet deportations of Lithuanians during World War II. Through the eyes of a young girl, the novel explores themes of hope, resilience, and the struggle for survival in the face of unimaginable adversity. It has been widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and historical accuracy, bringing attention to a little-known chapter of history. Themes of hope, resilience, war and survival run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 2012.

Book Details

AuthorRuta Sepetys
Published2011
Country of Origin🇱🇹 Lithuania
LanguageEnglish
Category🌟 Young Adult
ISBN9780142420591
Editorial Score67/100
About the Category

🌟 Young Adult

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Country of Origin

🇱🇹 Lithuania

This book is part of Lithuania's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys offers a poignant exploration of the Holocaust's lesser-known victims through the eyes of a Lithuanian teenager, Lina, who is deported to a Soviet labor camp. Sepetys employs vivid imagery and a stark narrative style to convey themes of resilience, hope, and the struggle for identity amidst dehumanization. This meticulously researched historical fiction sheds light on a dark chapter of World War II, emphasizing the importance of memory and storytelling in preserving history.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 2 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
shortlist · global
20120
NYT Best Sellers
notable · global
20110
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About the Author
Ruta Sepetys
Lithuania
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Ruta Sepetys is a Lithuania author whose work in young adult has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Between Shades of Gray about?

Ruta Sepetys' 'Between Shades of Gray' is a powerful young adult novel that sheds light on the Soviet deportations of Lithuanians during World War II. Through the eyes of a young girl, the novel explores themes of hope, resilience, and the struggle for survival in the face of unimaginable adversity. It has been widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and historical accuracy, bringing attention to a little-known chapter of history.

Who wrote Between Shades of Gray?

Between Shades of Gray was written by Ruta Sepetys, from Lithuania. First published in 2011.

What awards has Between Shades of Gray won?

Between Shades of Gray has received the following recognition: Carnegie Medal 2012.

Is Between Shades of Gray worth reading?

Between Shades of Gray is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 67/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in hope, resilience, war and survival.

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What category is Between Shades of Gray?

Between Shades of Gray is classified as Young Adult. Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

What country is Between Shades of Gray from?

Between Shades of Gray originates from Lithuania's literary tradition. Explore more books from Lithuania on our country page.

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