New Releases by Ruta Sepetys

The daughter of a powerful tycoon escapes to a glamorous artists’ retreat—where dark secrets and dangerous temptations await—in this gripping Prohibition-era novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea. “Enthralling . . . While history is often molded by those in power, there are always those who can wrest control and write a new story of their own.”—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies Detroit, 1927. A city of smoke and ambition, where glittering wealth conceals a graveyard of secrets. Marjorie Lennox is the youngest daughter of a powerful Detroit dynasty—a family rich in money and poor in charm. Creative, reckless, and never quite what they wanted, Marjorie has spent her life overlooked by her controlling father and self-absorbed siblings. But when she secretly applies to an elite arts program backed by a mysterious patron, she grabs the chance to finally step out of her family’s shadow. The building is grand. The talent is extraordinary. And something is deeply wrong. The program is strict in ways that feel sinister. Doors lock at strange hours. Rumors spread about women going missing. And the handsome benefactor behind it all is as magnetic as he is unsettling. As Marjorie gets pulled deeper into his world, she must fight to discover the truth before she loses herself completely. Set in the fading splendor of 1920s Detroit and inspired by real, long-buried events, A Fortune of Sand is a glittering, gothic page-turner about power, control, and the price women pay when they demand to be seen.

Ruta Sepetys en Steve Sheinkin brengen geschiedenis en avontuur samen in een superspannende jeugdroman over de Enigma-codes van de nazi''s en de Britse codekrakers in het beroemde Bletchley Park. Ruta Sepetys is bekend van o.a. de YA-romans Ik moet je verraden en Stilte heeft een eigen stem (bekroond met Beste Boek voor Jongeren 2021). Zomer, 1940. De negentienjarige Jakob en zijn eigenzinnige zusje Lizzie houden allebei van raadsels en puzzels. En nu zijn ze betrokken bij een van de grootste geheimen van de Tweede Wereldoorlog: de codebrekers in het Engelse Bletchley Park. Terwijl Jakob zich aansluit bij de grootste wetenschappers van het land om het Enigma-raadsel van de nazi''s te ontcijferen, begint de veertienjarige Lizzie aan haar eigen missie om de mysterieuze verdwijning van hun moeder op te lossen. Hitlers invasie komt steeds dichterbij en plots duiken er mysterieuze berichten en codes op bij het landhuis op Bletchley. Zijn de berichten voor hen of is het een val? En zouden het Enigma-raadsel en hun moeders verdwijning iets met elkaar te maken kunnen hebben? ''Sepetys weet als geen ander aangrijpende historische gebeurtenissen om te zetten in meeslepende fictie.'' Joukje Akveld, Het Parool

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers’ story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Ashes in the Snow, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. Ashes in the Snow follows fifteen-year-old Lina Vilkas as she’s taken from her home in Lithuania with her mother and younger brother. Lina uses her love of art to try and find her father and keep herself and her family alive. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Píše se rok 1950. Ve francouzské čtvrti New Orleans vře spousta tajemství a sedmnáctiletá Josie Moraineová musí hledat způsoby, jak se nespálit. Mezi místními je známá jen jako dcera prostitutky, sama chce ale mnohem víc, než jí město může nabídnout. Proto vymyslí plán, jak se se vymanit z jeho chapadel, kvůli záhadnému úmrtí ve Čtvrti se však zaplete do nebezpečného vyšetřování. Josie se ocitá na hranici mezi snem o vysoké škole a špínou podsvětí. Dokáže se postavit na vlastní nohy a splnit si všechny sny?

A thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin Remember, you are bound by the official secrets act... It is the summer of 1940. The world is at war. These days, you don’t know who you can trust or who might be a secret spy… Maths whizz Jakob Novis has been recruited to the secret codebreaking centre at Bletchley Park. As Jakob works to crack the Nazi’s Enigma cipher, his younger sister Lizzie is busy on an undercover mission of her own: to find their mother. Filled with codes to decipher and mysteries to unravel, this is the unputdownable historical adventure that will have you on the edge of your seats. ''A thrilling World War II code-breaking adventure filled with ciphers, secrets, and spies.'' Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee ''Exquisite historical storytelling! I only wish I could read it again for the very first time.'' Jennifer A. Nielsen, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Iceberg

Distinguer journal et agenda, maîtriser l’art du dilemme, mettre en scène plutôt que décrire... Dans cet essai, Ruta Sepetys nous entraîne dans son atelier pour une véritable master class. Conseils pratiques, astuces, outils sont ponctués de pages d’exercices, infusés de lectures, de Jane Austen à Roald Dahl en passant par Gustave Flaubert, et illustrés de souvenirs d’enfance et d’expériences personnelles. Entre guide d’écriture et mémoires d’écrivain, Ruta Sepetys tire un trait entre les livres et la vie. Ou comment puiser dans son histoire pour écrire une histoire.

The nonfiction debut by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is now in paperback! Perfect for fans of Burn After Writing and Bird by Bird. Life is a story in motion. Each day, you add to your story, revise it, and view it from a different angle. You erase things. Tear pages out. And sometimes, in hindsight, wish you could put them back. A day is a story. A year is a story. A life is a story. You are a story. Ruta Sepetys is known for creating vivid characters and harrowing plots. After five award-winning works of historical fiction and countless hours of meticulous research, she can affirm that the secret to strong writing is embedded within your life experience. You: The Story is a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers that encourages you to look inward and excavate your own memories in order to discover the authentic voices and compelling details that are waiting to be put on the page. Masterfully weaving in humorous and heartfelt stories from her own life that illustrate an aspect of the craft of writing (such as plot, character development, or dialogue), Sepetys then inspires readers with a series of writing prompts and exercises. Perfect for fans of Burn After Writing and Bird by Bird, You: The Story awakens the emerging writer and reveals that with some reflection, curiosity, and courage, you have a story to tell.

Roménia, 1989: Um rapaz é chantageado pela polícia secreta para se tornar informador. Cristian só tem duas opções: trair tudo em que acredita e desiludir os que ama ou usar a criatividade - e a escrita - para ajudar a derrubar o ditador. Cristian tem 17 anos e um sonho: ser escritor. Cristian tem 17 anos e não pode sonhar: vive na Roménia, em 1989, num regime ditatorial, onde a liberdade não existe e a brutalidade destrói tudo. É neste ambiente de isolu00adamento e medo que começa a ser chantageado pelu00ada polícia secreta para se tornar informador. Agora, está perante um dilema: trair tudo e todos ou enfrentar o regime, usando a criatividade e a escrita para derrubar o maior ditador da Europa. Cristian vai arriscar tudo - a decisão está tomada. O seu objetivo é dar voz a quem não pode lutar, expor a verdade sobre o regime e mostrar ao mundo que chegou o momento de o seu país ser livre. Mas qual será o verdadeiro preço da liberdade? Que pode um rapaz de 17 anos, com o poder das pau00adlavras, realmente fazer? Ruta Sepetys, autora multipremiada e mestre do thriller histórico YA com milhões de leitores em todo o mundo, escreveu um livro que mostra, de forma extraordinária, o valor da esperança que temos dentro de nós.

Em meio ao regime ditatorial romeno de Nicolae Ceaușescu, Cristian Florescu passa a ser chantageado pela polícia secreta para que se torne um informante. Ele tem apenas duas opções: trair tudo e todos que ama ou usar sua posição para, de maneira criativa, enfraquecer o ditador. Quanto vale a liberdade? Romênia, 1989 OS REGIMES COMUNISTAS DA EUROPA ESTÃO DESMORONANDO. Cristian Florescu, de 17 anos, sonha em se tornar um escritor, mas os romenos não têm a liberdade de sonhar — eles estão aprisionados por regras e violência. Em meio ao regime ditatorial tirânico de Nicolae Ceaușescu, em um país governado por isolamento e medo, Cristian passa a ser chantageado pela polícia secreta para que se torne um informante. Ele tem apenas duas opções: trair tudo e todos que ama ou usar sua posição para, de maneira criativa, enfraquecer o ditador notoriamente mais cruel da Europa Oriental. Cristian arrisca tudo o que tem para revelar a verdade por trás do regime, dar voz aos seus companheiros romenos e revelar ao mundo o que está acontecendo em seu país. Quando a hora chega, ele se junta à revolução para lutar por mudança. Um thriller histórico que conta a história pouco conhecida de uma nação definida por silêncio, dor e pela persistência inabalável do espírito humano.

Ik moet je verraden van Ruta Sepetys (winnaar Beste Boek voor Jongeren 2021 met Stilte heeft een eigen stem) geeft een inkijk in het communistische Roemenië vanuit de ogen van een 17-jarige jongen. Als geen ander verpakt Ruta Sepetys historische feiten in weergaloos spannende romans! Roemenië, 1989. De 17-jarige Cristian Florescu droomt ervan om dichter en filosoof te worden. Maar Roemenen zijn niet vrij om te dromen. Het land is in de greep van een maniakale dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu, die met harde hand regeert. Leugens, spionage en het zaaien van angst zijn aan de orde van de dag. Als Cristian wordt gechanteerd door de geheime politie staat hij voor een groot dilemma: verraadt hij iedereen van wie hij houdt – of gebruikt hij zijn nieuwe positie om het kwaadaardigste regime in Oost-Europa van binnenuit te ondermijnen? ''Sepetys is een auteur die aangrijpende gebeurtenissen uit de geschiedenis omzet in meeslepende fictie.'' Joukje Akveld, Parool ''De auteur is een verhalenverteller bij uitstek en dat is in de vertaling volledig overeind gebleven. Het boek blijft je na het lezen nog lang bij.'' Juryrapport Beste Boek voor Jongeren 2021 over Stilte heeft een eigen stem

«Pochi libri sono ben scritti, pochissimi sono importanti, questo romanzo è entrambe le cose. » The Washington Post Lina ha appena compiuto quindici anni quando scopre che basta una notte per cambiare il corso di una vita. Quando a ricordarle chi è – chi era – le rimangono soltanto una camicia da notte, qualche disegno e la sua innocenza. È il 14 giugno 1941 quando la polizia sovietica irrompe in casa sua, in Lituania. Lina, figlia del rettore dell’università, è sulla lista nera, insieme a molti altri scrittori, professori, medici e alle loro famiglie. Sono colpevoli di un solo reato, quello di esistere. Insieme alla madre e al fratellino viene ammassata con centinaia di persone su un treno e inizia un viaggio senza ritorno tra le steppe russe. Settimane di fame e di sete. Fino all’arrivo in Siberia, in un campo di lavoro dove tutto è grigio, dove regnano il buio e il freddo. Dove non resta niente, se non la polvere della terra che i deportati sono costretti a scavare, giorno dopo giorno. Ma c’è qualcosa che non possono togliere a Lina. La sua forza. La luce nei suoi occhi. E il suo coraggio. Quando non è costretta a lavorare, Lina disegna. Documenta tutto. Deve riuscire a far giungere i disegni al campo di prigionia in cui è rinchiuso suo padre. È l’unico modo, se ce n’è uno, per salvarsi. Per gridare che sono ancora vivi. Lina non si dà per vinta, giurando che, se riuscirà a sopravvivere, onorerà per mezzo dell’arte e della scrittura la sua famiglia e le migliaia di famiglie sepolte in Siberia.

#1 New York Times Bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! A gut-wrenching, startling historical thriller about communist Romania and the citizen spy network that devastated a nation, from the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray. Romania, 1989. Communist regimes are crumbling across Europe. Seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu dreams of becoming a writer, but Romanians aren’t free to dream; they are bound by rules and force. Amidst the tyrannical dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu in a country governed by isolation and fear, Cristian is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer. He’s left with only two choices: betray everyone and everything he loves—or use his position to creatively undermine the most notoriously evil dictator in Eastern Europe. Cristian risks everything to unmask the truth behind the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. He eagerly joins the revolution to fight for change when the time arrives. But what is the cost of freedom? Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys is back with a historical thriller that examines the little-known history of a nation defined by silence, pain, and the unwavering conviction of the human spirit. Praise for I Must Betray You: “As educational as it is thrilling...[T]he power of I Must Betray You [is] it doesn’t just describe the destabilizing effects of being spied on; it will make you experience them too.” –New York Times Book Review “A historical heart-pounder…Ms. Sepetys, across her body of work, has become a tribune of the unsung historical moment and a humane voice of moral clarity.” –The Wall Street Journal * "Sepetys brilliantly blends a staggering amount of research with heart, craft, and insight in a way very few writers can. Compulsively readable and brilliant." –Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Sepetys once again masterfully portrays a dark, forgotten corner of history." –Booklist, starred review * "Sepetys’s latest book maintains the caliber readers have come to expect from an author whose focus on hidden histories has made her a YA powerhouse of historical u00adfiction…Sepetys is a formidable writer, and her stories declare the need to write about global issues of social injustice. For that reason and her attention to detail, this is a must-read." –School Library Journal, starred review * "Cristian’s tense first-person narrative foregrounds stark historical realities, unflinchingly confronting deprivations and cruelty while balancing them with perseverance and hope as Romania hurtles toward political change." –Publishers Weekly, starred review “Sepetys keeps readers riveted to this vivid, heartbreaking and compelling novel, locked into every meticulously researched detail. I Must Betray You demands a full investment from its audience--through poetic writing, sympathetic characters, revolutionary plot and pacing, it grips the heart and soul and leaves one breathless.” –Shelf Awareness, starred review "A master class in pacing and atmosphere." –BookPage

Život ve stínu španělské diktatury. Historický román od autorky bestselleru V šedých tónech. Madrid, 1957. Španělsko pod nadvládou diktátora Franka zoufale potřebuje peníze, a tak láká turisty a obchodníky. Mezi nimi je i osmnáctiletý syn ropného magnáta Daniel Matheson, který chce skrze čočku fotoaparátu poznat rodnou zemi své matky. Řízením osudu potká mladou Anu, díky níž odhaluje krutou každodenní realitu Španělů, a brzy se sám ocitá v ohrožení. Zvládne ve slunném městě, jehož ulicemi se plíží stíny občanské války, ochránit své milované? Nakladatelská anotace.

An international bestseller, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and now a major motion picture! Ruta Sepetys''s Between Shades of Gray is now the film Ashes in the Snow! This special movie tie-in edition features 16 pages of color movie stills starring Bel Powley and Jonah Hauer-King in never-before-seen footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, plus a brand-new letter from the author! "Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both." --The Washington Post Fifteen-year-old Lina is a Lithuanian girl living an ordinary life -- until Soviet officers invade her home and tear her family apart. Separated from her father and forced onto a crowded train, Lina, her mother, and her young brother make their way to a Siberian work camp, where they are forced to fight for their lives. Lina finds solace in her art, documenting these events by drawing. Risking everything, she imbeds clues in her drawings of their location and secretly passes them along, hoping her drawings will make their way to her father''s prison camp. But will strength, love, and hope be enough for Lina and her family to survive? A moving and haunting novel perfect for readers of The Book Thief. Praise for Between Shades of Gray: "Superlative. A hefty emotional punch." --The New York Times Book Review "Heart-wrenching . . . an eye-opening reimagination of a very real tragedy written with grace and heart." --The Los Angeles Times "At once a suspenseful, drama-packed survival story, a romance, and an intricately researched work of historial fiction." --The Wall Street Journal * "Beautifully written and deeply felt . . . An important book that deserves the widest possible readership." --Booklist, starred review A New York Times Notable book An international bestseller A Carnegie Medal nominee A William C. Morris Award finalist A Golden Kite Award winner A Best Children''s Book of 2011 selection from The Wall Street Journal, PW, SLJ, Booklist,Kirkus, iTunes, Amazon, St. Louis Post Dispatch, and Columbus Dispatch ILA Notable Book for a Global Society Award winner Winner of 10 international book prizes across France, Sweden, Belgium, Lithuania, and Canada 26 state award lists 4 starred reviews And more!

Hiver 1945. Quatre adolescents, chacun né dans un pays différent, chacun hanté par sa propre guerre. Parmi les milliers de réfugiés fuyant à pied, le destin les a réunis pour affronter le froid, la faim, la peur, les bombes... et embarquer sur le Wilhelm Gustloff, un navire promesse de liberté. Un roman d''amour lumineux, qui est aussi un récit poignant sur la plus grande tragédie maritime de tous les temps, qui a fait six fois plus de victimes que le Titanic.

#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . . This paperback edition includes book club questions and exclusive interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts.

De förde bort mig i nattlinnet. Lina är bara femton år när Sovjets hemliga polis en kväll tvingar sig in i deras hus och för bort hela familjen. Lina, hennes mamma och lillebror skiljs från pappan och tvingas upp i en smutsig tågvagn och inleder den långa resan till ett fångläger i det kalla och ogästvänliga Sibirien. Här måste de arbeta hårt under outhärdliga förhållanden och varje dag är en kamp för att överleva. Det är svåra år och det är bara deras viljestyrka, kärlek och hopp som får Lina och hennes familj att ta sig igenom dagarna. Men är det nog för att de ska överleva? Strimmor av hopp är en modig, brutalt ärlig och viku00adtig bok om en relativt okänd händelse under andra världskriget som kommer att ta andan ur dig och inte lämna dig oberörd.

''J''aime l''idée que Josie soit un exemple, un modèle. Qu''elle montre que l''on peut écrire son propre destin, peut écrire son propre destin, peu importe d''où l''on vient et où l''on se trouve. Que l''on peut choisir sa vie...'' Ruta Sepetys. Par l''auteur du succès international ''Ce qu''ils n''ont pas pu nous prendre''.

Zout van de zee van Ruta Sepetys, bekend van Schaduwliefde, is een spannend en avontuurlijk op feiten berustend verhaal dat zich afspeelt in de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Zout van de zee gaat over drie moedige jongeren aan het eind van de Tweede Wereldoorlog, die met duizenden andere vluchtelingen op zoek zijn naar de vrijheid. Ze ontmoeten elkaar op weg naar een voormalig cruiseschip dat hen in veiligheid moet brengen. Hoewel ze door de oorlog lijnrecht tegenover elkaar staan, moeten ze samenwerken om te overleven. Het wordt een race tegen de klok. Redden ze het om op tijd bij het schip te komen?

«Una scrittura intensa per una storia indimenticabile.» The New York Times «Una scrittura intensa per una storia indimenticabile.» The New York Times «Una stanza piena di sogni è un romanzo ricco di atmosfera sul potere della speranza.» The Wall Street Journal New Orleans. Josie ha diciassette anni, ma non sa cosa sia un abbraccio. Non ha mai conosciuto l’affetto di una carezza, non ha mai ascoltato il suono di una voce dolce. Sua madre è una prostituta e l’ha sempre trattata come un’estranea. Eppure, da sempre, Josie custodisce un segreto, un luogo speciale tutto suo: la stanza sopra la libreria del quartiere, dove lavora. Lì si rifugia nei pochi momenti liberi delle sue giornate. Lì, tra le pagine di Charles Dickens, Jane Austen e Francis Scott Fitzgerald, immagina un futuro lontano. Quando, un giorno, nel negozio entra Hearne, un uomo misterioso con la passione per le poesie di Keats, Josie per la prima volta crede che il sogno di una nuova vita potrebbe diventare realtà. Hearne è diverso da tutti. Hearne si preoccupa per lei, le chiede come sta, le offre parole di conforto. È come il padre che non ha mai avuto. Ma, quando tutto sembra possibile, anche scappare da New Orleans, Hearne viene ucciso. La vita ha deciso di mettere ancora una volta alla prova Josie. Non solo Hearne non c’è più, ma a venire accusata della sua scomparsa è la madre della ragazza. Adesso Josie deve scegliere. Scegliere tra la donna che non le ha mai dato amore, e la fuga. Scegliere tra il cuore e la speranza. Gettare la paura alle spalle e spiccare il volo. Perché a volte si può volare anche con un’ala ferita. Dopo il grande successo di Avevano spento anche la luna, bestseller mondiale tradotto in quaranta lingue e ancora in classifica in Italia ad un anno e mezzo dall’uscita, Ruta Sepetys torna con un romanzo intenso sul potere dei desideri. Una stanza piena di sogni è una storia unica che racconta di scelte difficili e svolte coraggiose, di fughe e speranze, di bisogno di amore e voglia di sognare.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the award-winning author of Salt to the Sea comes a “superb” (The Wall Street Journal), “eye-opening” (Los Angeles Times) novel of survival and hope in the darkest of places—the inspiration for the major motion picture Ashes in the Snow "Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both." —The Washington Post WINNER OF THE GOLDEN KITE AWARD • A CARNEGIE MEDAL NOMINEE • A WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD FINALIST • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY A knock comes at the door in the dead of night, and Lina’s life changes in an instant. With her young brother and mother, she is hauled away by the Soviet secret police from her home in Lithuania and thrown into a cattle car en route to Siberia. Separated from her father, Lina secretly passes along clues in the form of drawings, hoping they will reach his prison camp. But will her letters, or her courage, be enough to reunite her family? Will they be enough to keep her alive? A moving and haunting novel about loss, fear, and ultimately, survival, Between Shades of Gray is a tour de force of historical and emotional storytelling.