Winterkill : a novel
(Book)

Despite their political differences Nyl, a young Ukrainian farmer, and Alice, a Canadian girl whose father has come to the Soviet Union, struggle to survive the famine-genocide known as the Holodomor, when the forced collectivization of the Ukrainian farms and hard winters led to mass starvation and death.

Ever since the Soviet dictator, Stalin, took control of the farms in the Ukraine like the one Nyl's family lives on, there is less and less food to go around. With bad harvests and a harsh winter, it's soon clear the lack of food is not just chance. Alice has recently arrived from Canada with her father, who is here to work for the Soviets. When they realize that the people suffering the most are all ethnically Ukrainian, they are determined to help. Nyl and Alice come up with a plan that could save the community-- if they survive long enough to succeed. -- adapted from back cover

Ages 8-12,Scholastic Inc.

Grades 4-6,Scholastic Inc.

A Junior Library Guild selection.