New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports readers to a
corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl who discovers the strength
of her people united in resisting oppression.Danger is never far from Audra's
family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack
soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian -- they have banned
Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her
parents are involved in something secret and perilous. In June 1893, when
Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra's parents insist that she flee,
taking with her an important package and instructions for where