Hala
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Mrs. Sepetys, my name is Hala and I'm in 6th grade. I read Between Shades of Gray this year and loved it. It was a cry worthy book. I'm looking forward to reading book two soon. I was wondering what inspired you to make a book about WWll? Sincerely, Hala
Ruta Sepetys
Hello Hala!
Thank you for your question.
I am drawn to hidden history and stories of strength through struggle, so I look for topics that contain those elements. "World War II definitely contains themes of hope, courage, love, loss and the miraculous nature of the human spirit. Thanks for asking!
Thank you for your question.
I am drawn to hidden history and stories of strength through struggle, so I look for topics that contain those elements. "World War II definitely contains themes of hope, courage, love, loss and the miraculous nature of the human spirit. Thanks for asking!
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Laura
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I loved 'Between Shades of Gray' and I'm impatiently waiting for 'Salt to the Sea' (I ordered a huge amount of books so delivery will take long...) my question is: did you base your stories on any particular real story from someone? like did you interview people and gathered stories....? :)
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