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PublisherRandom House Children's Books

ISBN-101101939990

ISBN-139781101939994

eBay Product ID (ePID)234096461

Product Key Features

Book TitleThreads of Blue

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

TopicGeneral, Social Themes / Friendship, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Science & Technology, Historical / Military & Wars

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorSuzanne Lafleur

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight11.6 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2016-048219

Reviews"A deeply moving and powerful condemnation of war's devastation."-- Kirkus Reviews starred review

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromThird Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisThe thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow . "A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . [that] gently probes questions of loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice." -- The Wall Street Journal on Beautiful Blue World A war took Mathilde away from her family when she was chosen to serve her country, Sofarende, with other children working on a secret military project. But now the other children--including her best friend, Megs--have fled to safety, and Mathilde is all alone, determined to complete her mission. In this powerful and deeply moving sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World, Mathilde must make her way through a new stage of the war. Haunted by the bold choice she made on the night she chose her country's future over her own well-being, she clings to the promise Megs made long ago: "Whatever happens, I'll be with you." Praise for Threads of Blue: Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year "Mathilde is unforgettable . . . ever vulnerable, brave, headstrong, compassionate, confused, and always trying to hold on to the values she holds dear. . . . Deeply moving and powerful." -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Beautifully written . . . a tale about the ravages of war and survival, starring an unforgettable heroine." -- SLJ , Starred "A story of keen insight and unflinching grace, bright with hope." -- Booklist, Starred, The thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow . "A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . that] gently probes questions of loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice." -- The Wall Street Journal on Beautiful Blue World A war took Mathilde away from her family when she was chosen to serve her country, Sofarende, with other children working on a secret military project. But now the other children--including her best friend, Megs--have fled to safety, and Mathilde is all alone, determined to complete her mission. In this powerful and deeply moving sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World, Mathilde must make her way through a new stage of the war. Haunted by the bold choice she made on the night she chose her country's future over her own well-being, she clings to the promise Megs made long ago: "Whatever happens, I'll be with you." Praise for Threads of Blue: Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year Mathilde is unforgettable . . . ever vulnerable, brave, headstrong, compassionate, confused, and always trying to hold on to the values she holds dear. . . . Deeply moving and powerful. -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Beautifully written . . . a tale about the ravages of war and survival, starring an unforgettable heroine. -- SLJ , Starred A story of keen insight and unflinching grace, bright with hope. -- Booklist, Starred, The thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow . "A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . that] gently probes questions of loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice." -- The Wall Street Journal on Beautiful Blue World A war took Mathilde away from her family when she was chosen to serve her country, Sofarende, with other children working on a secret military project. But now the other children--including her best friend, Megs--have fled to safety, and Mathilde is all alone, determined to complete her mission. In this powerful and deeply moving sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World, Mathilde must make her way through a new stage of the war. Haunted by the bold choice she made on the night she chose her country's future over her own well-being, she clings to the promise Megs made long ago: "Whatever happens, I'll be with you." Praise for Threads of Blue: Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year "Mathilde is unforgettable . . . ever vulnerable, brave, headstrong, compassionate, confused, and always trying to hold on to the values she holds dear. . . . Deeply moving and powerful." -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Beautifully written . . . a tale about the ravages of war and survival, starring an unforgettable heroine." -- SLJ , Starred "A story of keen insight and unflinching grace, bright with hope." -- Booklist, Starred

LC Classification NumberPZ7.L1422Thr 2017