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Valentina and Oksana are fifth grade classmates, but they are definitely not friends. Then a nuclear disaster strikes their Chernobyl home and they discover that everything they’ve been taught is a lie…
Ages 11+
Pages 352
Publisher Penguin Random House
Coming May 2022
Awards
Sydney Taylor Silver Medal Winner
National Jewish Book Award Winner

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114 Reviews

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I really loved this book!

Review by Aubrey

It’s about Valentina and Oksana, two girls who are enemies. After the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explodes, they are forced to move to Leningrad to stay with Valentina’s grandmother who is a stranger to both girls. Neither of them are happy about it, but the power of friendship eventually shines through. This book was so good! I couldn’t put it down. I loved how it switched perspectives from Valentina, Oksana, and Rifka from 1941. It was a perfect story of friendship!

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Review by secondinfamily

Written well but didn't like the graphic details of the abuse

Dec 02, 2024 04:59 PM
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Have read five times

Review by Tsofia

Hey this book

Sep 06, 2024 10:11 PM
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Verry good

Review by Bbletcher

It is interesting to see what people of that age did. I am intrigued by how society worked in communist Russia.

Aug 05, 2024 04:24 PM
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Blackbird Girls

Review by Becca1

The book is so good it's one of my favorites I love the twists and turns :) but it's also so sad. :( You should definitely pick this book you won't regret it !!!

Jul 09, 2024 04:14 PM
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INCREDIBLE

Review by pinkeagle

I love how this author weaves together friendship, history, and feelings. It’s sweet but sad yet I couldn’t put it down!!! 💕💕💕 Pick this and u won’t regret it. ;)

Jul 06, 2024 01:21 AM