I Must Betray You

Trapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events, I Must Betray You is the winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2023

About the author

Ruta Sepetys was born and raised in Michigan, USA to parents of Lithuanian origin. She is deeply fascinated by hidden moments in recent European history and has woven that brilliantly into her remarkable books. Her passion for global connectivity has led to her presenting to NATO, the European Parliament, the US Capitol and embassies worldwide.

Her third novel, Salt to the Sea, won the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Ruta lives in Tennessee, USA with her husband.

Summary

Trapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events, I Must Betray You is the winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2023

Foreword

Trapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events, I Must Betray You is the winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2023

Additional text

Sepetys brilliantly blends a staggering amount of research with heart, craft, and insight in a way very few writers can . . . the novel crackles with energy. . . The last line will leave readers gasping. Compulsively readable and briliant.

Product details

• Authors: Ruta Sepetys, Sepetys Ruta
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 14
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 04.08.2022
• EAN: 9781444967616
• ISBN: 978-1-4449-6761-6
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 196 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Young people's books from 12 years of age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / Europe, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense / General