{"product_id":"words-on-fire","title":"Words on Fire","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e* \"Gripping . . . Audra's story deserves a place on the shelf next to Lois Lowry's \n\u003ci\u003eNumber the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e and Marcus Zusak's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Book Thief\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"[This] adventure about a little-known place and time . . . delivers action and suspense.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"There is much on offer in this novel: family love, patriotism, magic, and the importance of books . . . Highly recommended.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\"The edge-of-your-seat climax places readers amidst the gritty, horrifying street battles of the Warsaw Ghetto and pays tribute to those who sacrificed themselves so others would live... Historical fiction at its finest, this informs, enlightens, and engages young readers.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Highlight[s] moments of resistance via cinematic action sequences.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Suspense mounts continually as Chaya survives her ordeals, gaining strength and faith in her mission. The courage and self-sacrifice of many characters is inspiring.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"Fast-paced and suspenseful.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eILA-CBC Children's Choices List selection\"Absorbing and deeply suspenseful, with plenty of ticking-clock tension... an eye-opening glimpse of history.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"A marvelously crafted historical novel about courage, perseverance and the will to survive, \n\u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e excels in every regard.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reading Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\"Distinct supporting characters... demonstrate the harrowing choices people made to survive, encouraging readers to consider what they would have done if fate and history had cast them into the story... The novel's strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"History buffs will drool over the magnificently told tale, but even reluctant readers will become immersed in the tension-filled exploits.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e\"Like Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refuses to give up in the face of adversity and danger.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eA \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\"The next big YA fantasy.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"One of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Books of 2018.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\"We were immediately caught up in Kestra's story, plotting beside a heroine made of strength, bravery and intelligence. Her complicated relationship with Simon and the danger sewn into every moment of her father's palace politics kept us flipping pages in time with each jaw-dropping plot twist.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eJustine\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine\"Fantasy, action and romance combine for a whirlwind ride in Jennifer A. Nielsen's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e!\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eGirls' Life\u003c\/i\u003e\"One of the Most Anticipated YA Books of 2018.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eHypable\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nielsen creates wonderful characters in all of her novels, and she is especially talented at writing complex, intriguing females who refuse to fit into any neat categories. The first in her engrossing Traitor's Game series introduces readers to another fascinating heroine, who disrupts the plans and plots laid to trap her and insists on controlling her own narrative.... Engrossing, emotional and offers plenty of promise for the series to come.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"One of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Novels of 2018.\" -- B\u0026amp;N Teen Blog\"[An] action-packed, romance-laden tale.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"This rip-roaring tale has action galore with battle scenes, kidnappings, murder, intrigue, and romance.... Nielsen has created a compelling world where little is as it seems.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nielsen does a masterful job keeping readers off guard while tightening the screws of tension throughout, satisfying even the most reluctant readers.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"The twists and turns of the plot make for compelling reading that should especially entertain fans of Nielsen's Ascendance trilogy.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e is intrigue and adventure with a bold heroine, some forbidden romance and plenty of twists along the way.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e by Jennifer A. Nielsen, is an action-packed story that leaves you yearning for more. The new book is an amazing addition to Nielsen's repertoire . . . Fit with a feisty heroine and some tough kidnappers, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Missourian\u003c\/i\u003e\"Kestra may be one of my favorite characters of all time. She is courageous, bold beyond belief and also positively petulant, with a tendency for tantrums. The perfect protagonist for this adventurous, action-packed fantasy. Mixed with a bit of magic, a completely captivating saga is created; a stellar start to a tempting trilogy.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBuried Under Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"If you like your heroines fierce, your heroes protective, their loyalties divided, their missions complex, their motivations hidden, their lives full of secrets, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute must.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eFiktshun\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\"A strong, feisty main character... narrates a story that is equal parts adventure, mystery, and political intrigue.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"Ani's willingness to help others, a hard battle in herself as she tries to get over long-held assumptions, demonstrates effectively how emergencies can bridge distances.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nielsen's ( \n\u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e) polished fantasy smoothly combines medieval elements with hints of mystery and romance... it delivers a significant message about how misinformation breeds intolerance.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nielsen provides readers with a strong, three-dimensional heroine and a plot that will keep readers guessing.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\"The characters are well defined and memorable. Feisty Ani, a likable character who is thoughtful and strong, drives the story forward and keeps readers wanting to know more... A solid choice for readers who enjoy tales of strong heroines set in the ever-popular dystopian genre.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Ascendance Trilogy: \u003c\/b\u003eA \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's BookA \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner* \"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"[A] pageturner.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gripping.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy; \u003ci\u003eThe Free State of Jax\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIceberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eUprising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Wrong Step\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMagnitude\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanger 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 to deliver it. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reading Level 5.6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2019 (EAN 9781338275476, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2019 pg. 81 (EAN 9781338275476, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNielsen, Jennifer A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels, \u003ci\u003eThe Deceiver's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Warrior's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWrath of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e; the standalone fantasy \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage, \u003c\/i\u003e and the forthcoming\u003ci\u003e Iceberg\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. 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