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Starred Review on August 29, 2025 | Nonfiction - Middle To High School
Gr 8–12—Thompson frames a book about the current Russo-Ukrainian War by introducing several generations of Putins and Zelenskys before talking about Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, the current leaders of Russia and Ukraine respectively. And Thompson can't do that without also detailing the history of both countries' economic, social, and political shifts over the centuries. While the nuances of partnerships or motivations of individuals can never truly be understood, Thompson's determination to provide f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




