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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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111 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 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
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Review by A2

This is probably one of the best books I have ever read.

Jul 03, 2024 05:45 PM
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The Blackbird Girls

Review by eho562

Probably my favorite PJ Our Way book.

Apr 04, 2024 08:42 PM
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Incredible

Review by inventorgirl8

This book is, in short, incredible. I picked it when I was younger, but became bored and forgot about it. I recently picked it up again, and it is so, good! Though a bit boring at first, and probably meant for older ages, it's incredibly intriguing, and I learned so much! It made me cry at the end. Very well written, though it can be boring at first, but I think it's easier to comprehend the older you get. I feel like I'm in the character's position when I read it. When I finally finished it, I put it down and had to contemplate it for a few minutes. Thank you so much, PJ Our Way! I never would have discovered this book without you.

Mar 02, 2024 06:16 PM