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The thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow. “A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . [that] gently probes questions of loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice.” —The Wall Street Journal on Beautiful Blue World A war took Mathilde away from her family when she was chosen to serve her country, Sofarende, with other children working on a secret military project. But now the other children—including her best friend, Megs—have fled to safety, and Mathilde is all alone, determined to complete her mission. In this powerful and deeply moving sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World, Mathilde must make her way through a new stage of the war. Haunted by the bold choice she made on the night she chose her country’s future over her own well-being, she clings to the promise Megs made long ago: “Whatever happens, I’ll be with you.” Praise for Threads of Blue: Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year "Mathilde is unforgettable . . . ever vulnerable, brave, headstrong, compassionate, confused, and always trying to hold on to the values she holds dear. . . . Deeply moving and powerful." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Beautifully written . . . a tale about the ravages of war and survival, starring an unforgettable heroine." --SLJ, Starred "A story of keen insight and unflinching grace, bright with hope." --Booklist, Starred
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“LaFleur crafts a protagonist who is compassionate and resourceful, in a war-ravaged world in which children are, by turns, exploited and empowered. The tension is high and danger ever present.”
— School Library Journal, Starred
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“A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . [that] gently probes questions of loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice.”
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“Readers will be drawn in by the underlying belief that kids’ work is important and powerful, and eager for the promised sequel.”
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“Deeply emotional, compelling, and brilliant.”
— Kirkus Reviews, Starred
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About Suzanne LaFleur
Suzanne LaFleur grew up in the suburbs of Boston. She received her BA in English and European history from Washington and Lee and her MFA in writing for children from The New School. She now splits her time between Natick, Massachusetts and New York City.
About Christy Carlson Romano
Christy Carlson Romano is the voice of Kim on Kim Possible, and starred as Belle in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast. Romano has starred in two Emmy-nominated television series. She has studied ballet at the School of American Ballet and is a graduate of The Professional Children’s School, both in New York City. Christy Carlson Romano is from Milford, Connecticut. She currently resides in California.