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The fountains of silence

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FROM CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNING AUTHOR RUTA SEPETYSMadrid, 1957. Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city. A darkness that could engulf them all . . . Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence. **PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**'Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today.' The Wall Street Journal'Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.'Booklist'Gripping.'Publishers Weekly'A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.'Kirkus'An exemplary work of historical fiction.'The Horn Book

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Penguin Books Ltd
024142187X / 9780241421871
Hardback
813.6
03/10/2019
United Kingdom
English
495 pages : illustrations (black and white)
23 cm
Children / Juvenile Learn More
Quiz No: 239809, Points 15.00, Book Level 4.50,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More