Enjoy our presentation of The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia, written by Candace Fleming and published by Schwartz & Wade.
Here is the tumultuous, heartrending, true story of the Romanovs—at once an intimate portrait of Russia's last royal family and a gripping account of its undoing. Using captivating photos and compelling first person accounts, award-winning author Candace Fleming (Amelia Lost; The Lincolns) deftly maneuvers between the imperial family’s extravagant lives and the plight of Russia's poor masses, making this an utterly mesmerizing read as well as a perfect resource for meeting Common Core standards.
This title is recommended for ages 13+. Please visit Goodreads for more information and reviews: http://bit.ly/FamilyRomanovReviews
The Family Romanov won the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children in 2014.
This title is available as an audiobook through Libby: http://bit.ly/FamilyRomanovLibbyAudio
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Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0
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