Breaking Stalin's Nose
by Eugene Yelchin
Sasha Zaichik feels very lucky to be living in pre-Communist Russia under the rule of the his idol, Stalin. The son of a secret Soviet policeman, Sasha looks forward to becoming a Young Pioneer, which is a great honor for any young Soviet child. However, one night the same secret police his father works for comes and arrests his father. Sasha is convinced that his hero Stalin will release his father in time for his Young Pioneer induction ceremony, but as more things start to go wrong he soon begins to question his confidence in his leader and in communism.
Breaking Stalin's Nose is a 2012 Newbery Honor book. I highly recommend this book, especially to readers who enjoy historical fiction. This is an excellent book that may lead some readers to wanting to learn more about that time period.
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http://www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com/breakingstalinsnose/index.php
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