Between shades of grey map project by alyssa mcknight on prezi. Her mother answers and the officers rush in, placing the family under arrest but without any information why they are being targeted. Ruta sepetyss between shades of gray hits the big screen. Ive always found history to be horrifically boring but this book taught me that it doesnt always have to be. One night fifteenyearold lina, her mother and young brother are hauled from their home by soviet guards, thrown into cattle cars and sent away. Sepetys is very deliberate in her framing of love as a choice one makes. The screenplay was written by ben york jones, but sepetys was an active collaborator in making the film adaptation of between shades of gray, serving as executive producer and traveling to. Lina fights for her life, vowing that if she survives she will honor her family, and the thousands like hers, by burying her complete story in. Review of between shades of gray by ruta sepetys rhapsody in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading between shades of gray. Why is the story of the baltics so much less familiar to people in the west. Recommended resources discussion guide between shades of gray. Eager to institute communist rule and reduce dissent in baltic countries annexed by the soviet union during the war. In this book you follow a family from lithuania during the second world war, who, together with many others, are being transported to work camps in siberia, russia.
It follows the stalinist repressions of the mid20th century and follows the life of lina as she is deported from her native lithuania with her mother and younger brother, and the journey they take to a labor camp in siberia. Between shades of gray is a wonderful historical fiction novel. This was definitely another pageturner and extremely hard to put down. In this book, kids are sent to a summer camp where they are forced to dig holes 5 feet around. In between shades of gray, lina vilkas, fifteen, is arrested along with. Between shades of gray reading after midnight reading.
Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important. Mar 22, 2011 the building, readers learn later, is the islam peace center, where jesse must do her community service for her crime. Between shades of gray book report timeline created by sarahjohnson1. Lina doesnt know if shell ever see her father or her friends again. Find the quotes you need in ruta sepetyss between shades of gray, sortable by theme, character, or chapter. I have just modified one external link on between shades of gray.
The nations of lithuania, latvia, and estonia disappeared from maps in 1941 and did not reappear until 1990. Between shades of gray and millions of other books are available for instant access. A tiny sliver of gold appeared between shades of gray on the horizon. In 1941, lina and her family are taken from their home in lithuania and sent to siberia where, despite horrific conditions, lina maintains hope that she will survive. Winner of the carnegie medal, ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity.
Learn more at about the author born and raised in michigan, ruta sepetys is the daughter of a lithuanian refugee. I will incorporate many of your wonderful ideas, activities, and information. Historical facts and fiction for between shades of gray by. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys book club ideas. Between shades of gray book report timeline timetoast. The end historical fiction keeping dignity the guards looked at one another, dumbfounded. Kaunas, lithuana lina was there bc it is where her home is day 3. Author ruta sepetys, the daughter of a lithuanian refugee, based between shades of gray on the stories of survivors she met while researching the deportation of lithuanians under stalin. It tells the story of a fifteenyearold lithuanian girl, lina. One thing i didnt like about the book was, that lots of people died. Apr 25, 2012 in 1941, lina and her family are taken from their home in lithuania and sent to siberia where, despite horrific conditions, lina maintains hope that she will survive. A lot of people probably bypassed this book due to the fact it coincidentally sounds very similar to 50 shades of grey, a notorious adultsonly book.
I feel grateful for a writer like ruta sepetys who bravely tells the hard story of what happens to the innocent when world leaders and their minions choose hate and. Salt to the sea booktalk with ruta sepetys spoiler free. The washington post from new york times and international bestseller and carnegie medal winner ruta sepetys, author of salt to the sea, comes a. In this book, you will venture with lina as she goes through many hardships, emotional and physical. Theres a great deal of misery in between shades of gray and other stories of government oppression, such as the holocaust. Fifteenyearold lina, her mother, and her younger brother are dragged from their home and packed into a train car in the opening pages of this harrowing novel that begins in lithuania on june 14, 1941.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. She is arrested alongside her mother, elena, and tenyearold brother jonas. Additionally, between shades of gray made a number of best of 2011 lists including many of our own smugglivus guest authors and bloggers all this prompted me to buy the book. Between shades of grey by ruta sepetys it was really hard to find a book for today but i guess this one changed my opinion of historical fiction. Official book website for between shades of gray by ruta. Between shades of gray by elizabeth anderson on prezi. It will be our first book this month in my high school book club. Between shades of gray, a new york times best seller, is the debut novel of american novelist ruta sepetys. The between shades of gray lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Book talk between shades of gray the nameless book blog. Between shades of gray isnt the type of book id normally read, but im extremely glad that i decided to read it.
Minor characters are memorably and vividly drawn, and the first half of the book, in particular, roars along. Apr 03, 2012 between shades of gray is a story about family, suffering, survival, hope, evil, and friendship. The difference is in holes, they have to dig 5 foot holes, and in shades of gray, they have to dig 2 foot holes. Made by 8th graders at goodlettsville middle in goodlettsville, tn usa. Between shades of gray summary from litcharts the creators. Between shades of gray is a novel that will steal your breath and capture your heart.
A first novel that is hard to read but hard to stop reading. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Between shades of gray is the story of the genocide of the baltic people of eastern europe by the soviet union, one that is significantly less well known than the genocide of the jews and other minorities in the holocaust. Before reading this book, i was unaware of the mass deportations carried out in lithuania by. Laurie halse anderson, bestselling author of speak and wintergirls. Between shades of gray official book website for between. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys, paperback barnes. Mar 20, 2016 over spring break i read between shades of gray published march 2011, a young adult historical fiction novel by ruta sepetys. A tiny silver of gold appeared between shades of gray on the horizon. The main theme of between shades of gray, and the biggest lesson lina must learn, is that even in the face of great suffering, brutality, and hate, love is the better choice. Between shades of gray is a brilliant title for this well that was another enlightening, emotional, and an absolutely awesome 5 read. Author ruta sepetys talks about the true history behind between shades of gray.
It is not just that she wants us to understand that love can conquer hate in many small ways. Over spring break i read between shades of gray published march 2011, a young adult historical fiction novel by ruta sepetys. Harrowing, moving account of life in stalins labor camps. Between shades of gray original soundtrack based on the novel by ruta sepetys, an album by gavin mikhail. Apr 03, 2012 between shades of gray is a document long overdue. It was a great book and i literally just finished it but linas mother died in siberia where lina and her brother were held for 12 years she did end up after being returned her. When elena smashes her crystals before leaving jonas is in shock. Between shades of gray discussion questions between shades. Between these plot points, the author elegantly transitions between the gripping descriptions of alia and travis trying to survive and jesse almost falling into the abyss of generational hatred of islam. This response to unfairness intensified my view of mankind. Lina is just like any other fifteenyearold lithuanian girl in 1941. For christmas lina gave andrius a drawing she made of him, and andrius gave her a book, dickens dombey and son andrius came running into the vilkas hut saying that the n. The story follows a 15yearold lithuanian girl in 1941 who is taken from her home with her mother and younger brother by the nkvd soviet secret police. While reading the book i listened to the soundtrack, which is as amazing as the story itself and i recommend it with all my heart.
In june of 1941, fifteenyearold lina vilkas is arrested by the soviet secret police, the nkvd, from her home in. D barracks to get her reward for the portrait, the officers threw the. The between shades of grey quiz goodreads share book. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys is a deeply moving, compelling, heartwrenching, and a powerful read which is beautifully written that captured my heart from the very first chapter. In june of 1941, fifteenyearold lina vilkas is arrested by the soviet secret police, the nkvd, from her home in kaunas, lithuania. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys book trailer. During world war 2, the soviet union red army and the germany nazis were battling over the baltic states for power.
Through the pained yet resilient narration of 15yearold lina, a gifted artist, this taut first novel tells the story of lithuanians deported and sent to siberian work camps by stalin during wwii. Between shades of gray and the other books in this tiny but perhaps. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Lina vilkas is fifteen years old in 1941 when a group of russian officers beats on the door of the family home. Thank you so much for sharing your activities for between shades of gray. We know a lot about what is happening in america and germany during wwii, but what is happening in lithuania. Sepetys uses a light touch when describing the cruelty and violence suffered by lina and her fellow travelers. Between shades of gray is partly based upon the stories sepetys heard from survivors of the genocide of baltic people during a visit to her relatives in lithuania.
Reading between shades of gray reminded me, once again, the importance of reading books. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys, 97801435889, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys ruta sepetys began writing this book when she went to visit her relatives in lithuania and asked if they had any pictures of her father or grandfather. There were only two possible outcomes in siberia, notes lina. The first reason is, the kids found there dad on a train that was going to siberia. Until one night when soviet officers barge into her home, tearing her family from the comfortable life theyve known. During their transport, her father is not with them, because he is sent to a different camp. D were coming for her, they wanted her to paint a portrait of the commander. Maccabees the members of the hasmonean family of jewish leaders and rulers comprising the sons of mattathia anf their descendants and reigning in judea from 167. Between shades of gray discussion questions what did you think this book was going to be about before you started. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys reading guidebook. Saddened me deeply that humanity cares so little for gods creation. Between shades of gray born and raised in michigan, ruta sepetys is the daughter of a lithuanian refugee.
The three books held the top three spots on bestseller lists for much of. And, since ive been in a historical fiction type of mood, i steeled myself for a harrowing, difficult read about the lithuanian experience in wwii. Take our free between shades of gray quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Between shades of gray is a riveting novel that steals your breath, captures your heart, and reveals the miraculous nature of the human spirit.
I have rigorously researched this time period prior to this books creation, thus i. This superlative first novel by ruta sepetys demonstrates the strength of its. Arvydas brings a bottle of vodka and chocolate they sing carols and talk about their family memories. Between shades of gray book report timeline timetoast timelines. Their educational value cannot be underestimated whether its fiction or nonfiction. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. This reminds me of the movie book holes by louis sachar.
Vilnius, lithuana lina was here bc she took art classes here left the next day day 4. Between shades of gray short answer test answer key. Richard peck, newbery awardwinning author of a year down yonder between shades of gray is a story of astonishing force. Between shades of gray is the book that might make more open to reading historical fiction. A film promoting the book between shades of gray by ruta sepetys. Between shades of gray quotes from litcharts the creators. Between shades of gray kindle edition by sepetys, ruta. Lina had to make the picture flattering but every time she looked at the commander all she saw was smoke and snakes crawling out of a grey skull lina and jonas went to the back of the n. These passages are brief and to the point, which make them all the more heartbreaking. While this book was hard to read, lina is an incredibly strong, likeable heroine and her mother, elena, was the voice of optimism, hope, and kindness. I feel grateful for a writer like ruta sepetys who bravely tells the hard story of what happens to the innocent when world leaders and their minions choose hate and oppression. Ww2, but very few about the effect that the formation of the soviet union had on the. Lina and her mother are forced to dig holes in order to get a small amount of bread.
Ruta sepetyss between shades of gray is now the film ashes in the snow. Based on the authors family, includes a historical note. Aug 15, 2012 it is a long and harrowing journey, spanning years and covering 6,500 miles, but it is through incredible strength, love, and hope that lina ultimately survives. Between shades of gray short answer test answer key ruta sepetys this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Apr 07, 2011 between shades of gray is a story about family, suffering, survival, hope, evil, and friendship.
In 1941, fifteenyearold lina, her mother, and brother are pulled from their lithuanian home by soviet guards and sent to siberia, where her father is sentenced to death in a prison camp while she fights for her life, vowing to honor her family and the thousands like hers by burying her story in a jar on lithuanian soil. But between shades of gray is also a profoundly moving and inspiring book, as lina discovers first her own capacity for courage, then her ability to use art to overcome challenges, and finally her desire for both love and survival. Families can talk about parallels between this story and accounts by holocaust survivors. The steamy novel fifty shades of grey and its sequels, fifty shades darker and fifty shades freed, became major pieces of pop culture around the time of their publication.
Fifteenyearold lina, her mother, and her younger brother are dragged from their. Between shades of gray was adapted into the film ashes in the snow, and her other novels are currently in development for tv and film. Sepetys decided she needed to write a fiction novel rather than a nonfiction volume as a way of making it easier for survivors to talk to her. This novel begins just after the invasion of lithuania by the soviet. In 1941, fifteenyearold lina, her mother, and brother are pulled from their lithuanian home. In my opinion, this wouldnt be the book for younger children, because it has a some abusing in it. Mar 28, 2011 the suffering experienced by lina and her companions is shocking and often difficult to read. Bestseller books online between shades of gray ruta sepetys. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam.
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