Words on Fire

Written by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Narrated by Kathleen McInerney

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports readers to a corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl who discovers the strength of her people united in resisting oppression.

Danger is never far from Audra's family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian -- they have banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and perilous.In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra's parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important package and instructions for where to deliver it. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate.As Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
• Release date: Oct 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781338567519

Jennifer A. Nielsen

#1 New York Times Bestselling author, Jennifer Nielsen, was born and raised in northern Utah, where she still lives today with her family. She is the author of The Ascendance series, beginning with THE FALSE PRINCE; the TRAITOR’S GAME series, the historical novels, ICEBERG, A NIGHT DIVIDED, WORDS ON FIRE, LINES OF COURAGE and several other titles.  Jennifer has won multiple awards including the Sydney Taylor Notable Book Award (RESISTANCE, 2019), multiple Whitney Awards, including the Outstanding Achievement Award (2023), and several state book awards.  She loves chocolate, old books, and lazy days in the mountains.

Reviews for Words on Fire

[Manon Benade · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a marvelous story, shedding some light on a piece of history I was not familiar with. My 8 year old twins, together with their 10 year old sister could not stop listening... Reader did a fantastic job!

[chansen.213 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is a story of courage, bravery and honor.It shows if you work hard enough and believe you can achieve great things.

[Lisa Dykstra · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved the ending and the sad and happy parts

[Madison Monaco · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good story with Good detail and closure. I enjoyed the narrating greatly and was able to learn a lot about this time in history.

[Sarah Lindstad · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I don’t know what happened with the time
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A good book for kids who don’t like to read.

[Regina Lambright · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best book I have ever listened to in years

[Angela · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

so amazing!! it is a great read/listen to. it does not take very much to get into it. it is full of adventure, comedy, tragedy and so much more! amazing!!

[Rachel Quesenberry · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was really good! But it’s also very sad. But it’s still a really good book

[Anna · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love the WW2 era. This book ? is filled with lots of laughs and cries. You’ll never know what will happen next. Plus this book ? is all about a girl!!

[julie ulstrup · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

i loved this book she is a great author and you definitely should read this book

[Jackie Bethke · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was great, sad and you never know what will happen next???

[Cheryl · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was very inspiring, and I really enjoyed it.

[Amy Webster · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good, I enjoyed reading about a different time and place.

[Sia Anand · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I liked it, but where can I get this in ebook

[Lance Jacob Anaya · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great read! A view of what it like to be oppressed by another and how important it is to never give up and how reading is key to freedow.

[michelle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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