Hallie
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta!! The book club I am in at school just got done reading Between Shades of Gray (and all of us who read it loved it). The big discussion question was of all the symbolism in the book. We found some like the pocket watch/ the man with the watch, the handkerchief, her sketches are just a few. My question to you is was there any symbolism you absolutely wanted in the book to stick out to readers?
Ruta Sepetys
Hello!
Thank you for reading "Between Shades of Gray" in your book club.
As for symbolism, the dead white owl represented the death of wisdom during the occupation.
Thank you for asking!
Thank you for reading "Between Shades of Gray" in your book club.
As for symbolism, the dead white owl represented the death of wisdom during the occupation.
Thank you for asking!
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fink
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! Historical fiction is probably my favorite genre and I'm proud to say that you are a large part of that. Your stories are beautiful and I've been reading your books over and over since the sixth grade. I was curious to know what you wanted your occupation to be when you were young. Did you ever think you would be such a successful author? :)
Dodie Brunton
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Ruta Sepetys:
I thoroughly enjoyed "Between Shades of Gray" so when I heard about "Salt to the Sea" I read it right away. I love historical fiction and you have a wonderful way of enlightening readers about lesser known events during the WWII/Holocaust time period. What I particularly like about "Salt to the Sea" is that the story is told from 4 different points of view. What made you decide to use this vehicle to tell the story?
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