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Teens! Romeo & Juliet side-by-side edition
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Sepetys, with family ties to these events, carries readers through the novel with a deft hand, connecting readers to the harsh reality her ancestors faced. Her words spin out the story carefully, mindful of the each scene’s weight on her characters and readers. Sepetys fills the pages with Lina, her family, and their fellow deportees, highlighting the human strength of compassion and community. Passionate, driven by hope, this story commands a place among the best Young Adult novels of the year.

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