{"product_id":"the-endless-steppe-growing-up-in-siberia-paperback","title":"The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEsther Hautzig\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the remarkable true story of a family during one of the bleakest periods in history, a story that \"radiates \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoptimism and the resilience of the human spirit\" (\u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn June 1941, the Rudomin family is arrested by the Russians. They are accused of being capitalists, \"enemies of the people.\" Forced from their home and friends in Vilna, Poland, they are herded into crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor five years, Esther and her family live in exile, weeding potato fields, working in the mines, and struggling to stay alive. But in the middle of hardship and oppression, the strength of their small family sustains them and gives them hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first winner of the Sydney Taylor Awards was \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsther Hautzig's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Endless Steppe: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowing Up in Siberia\u003c\/em\u003e, and 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of this powerful classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExiled to Siberia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn June 1941, the Rudomin family is arrested by the Russians. They are \"capitalists -- enemies of the people.\" Forced from their home and friends in Vilna, Poland, they are herded into crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia.\u003cbr\u003eFor five years, Ester and her family live in exile, weeding potato fields and working in the mines, struggling for enough food and clothing to stay alive. Only the strength of family sustains them and gives them hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 12, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydney Taylor Book Award (1968)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45185086423142,"sku":"9780064405775","price":17.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/dkpzQmx6a3NtK01XakRvMldtOFN1UT09.webp?v=1773445830","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-endless-steppe-growing-up-in-siberia-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}