Scholastic edition Some bends on front & back covers, staining on inside cover, some page warping Audra 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. New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports readers to a little-known corner of history with this extraordinary and inspiring story of a girl who discovers the power of language, the magic of words, the strength of her people united in resisting oppression, and the remarkable courage she holds within herself.