By Яковлева Юлия Юрьевна
Return to post-war Leningrad in Wolf Sky, the fourth installment of the acclaimed "Leningrad Fairytales" series. Shurka and Bobka are back from evacuation, and Uncle Yasha and the mute girl Sarah have returned from the front. Life should be returning to normal: school, work, rebuilding families and the city. But something is broken, both in the city and in its people.
Uncle Yasha is no longer the man they knew, Sarah is trapped within her silence, and poor Bobka laughs at everything, appropriate or not. Shurka realizes he must bring Tanya back, even if it means seeking help from the mysterious King of Toys. But what price is he willing to pay?
Wolf Sky explores themes of resilience, loss, and the enduring power of hope in the face of unimaginable hardship. It delves into the psychological scars left by war and the challenges of rebuilding not just a city, but also the human spirit.
This book is suitable for young adults and adults interested in historical fiction, fantasy, and stories that explore the human condition. Recommended reading level: Grades 7 and up.
The "Leningrad Fairytales" series has garnered international acclaim. The first book, Children of the Raven, was named the main event of 2016 in teenage literature, shortlisted for the Yasnaya Polyana Literary Award, included in the international "White Ravens" list of the best 200 books from 60 countries, and won the IN OTHER WORDS award from the UK's largest children's literature support fund, BOOKTRUST. The second book, Stolen City, was longlisted for the V. Krapivin Prize in 2017, and the third book, Beetles Don't Cry, was longlisted for the NOS Prize.
Don't miss this powerful and unforgettable addition to the "Leningrad Fairytales" series. Order your copy of Wolf Sky today!