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Reviews: ~Review by Kathleen Wright~ The book "Between Shadows of Gray" is a captivating book. It is based back in the 1941, when Stalin was still in power and was attempting to take over the majority of Europe. The main character is a 15 year old child who is living a normal life with her father, her mother and her brother. Until one night, she and her family's life changes forever. Hardship, friendship and love. All three of those things are found in the most obscure places on their journey. They all experience loss, pain and love in all extreme conditions in which they never want to experience again. This book contains certain scenes which aren't appropriate in chapter 26, and in other chapters. This book would be good for students in year 10 and above.

Review by Samiksha Choudhury: Lina, a regular 15 year old teenager living normally, finds that one night her life changes forever. Set in Northern Europe in 1941 when Stalin was in power. She faces many hardships throughout the terrifying journey. Love is found, loss is felt, pain is experienced through the whole book. The thing that saves Lina and helps her bear whatever comes along her way is her art. Being treated and forced to live like animals Lina learns to find happiness in even the smallest things in life. I would recommend this book to anyone above the age of 12.