By: Sepetys, Ruta
Format: Hardback
Published By: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Date of Publication: 03/10/2019
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780241421871
Classification: Interest age: from c 12 years
Dimensions in mm: 147 x 222 x 45
Description: FROM CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNING AUTHOR RUTA SEPETYSMadrid, 1957. Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city. A darkness that could engulf them all . . . Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence. **PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**'Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today.' The Wall Street Journal'Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.'Booklist'Gripping.'Publishers Weekly'A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.'Kirkus'An exemplary work of historical fiction.'The Horn Book
Format: Hardback
Published By: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Date of Publication: 03/10/2019
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780241421871
Classification: Interest age: from c 12 years
Dimensions in mm: 147 x 222 x 45
Description: FROM CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNING AUTHOR RUTA SEPETYSMadrid, 1957. Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city. A darkness that could engulf them all . . . Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence. **PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**'Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today.' The Wall Street Journal'Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.'Booklist'Gripping.'Publishers Weekly'A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.'Kirkus'An exemplary work of historical fiction.'The Horn Book