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First Name: Kira: True Stories of Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia
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First Name
The true, shocking story of the tens of thousands of Ukrainian children stolen by Russia.
Russia began stealing children from Ukraine in 2014. Estimates vary, but it is likely that at least 20,000 children have been taken and most of them will never return. This is one of the greatest crimes of the 21st century and still it is not widely known.
With the help of a handful of children who have successfully escaped back to safety, in First Name: Kira, historian Olesya Khromeychuk uncovers the full insidious nature of Russia's crimes. Through the stories of Kira, Valeria, Andrii, Ksenia, Serhii and others, we witness the truth of what is happening, first hand. As they share their experiences, the children are disarmingly honest, sometimes funny, and often show a maturity beyond their years. But what shocks the reader is the systematic nature of the crimes against them, their families and their country.
In this remarkable combination of first person accounts from the children and a perceptive understanding of Russia's actions by Khromeychuk, First Name: Kira gives the children and families affected by this terrible crime an audible voice, and it is hoped the attention of the world.
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Details
- Publisher
- Octopus
- Author
- Olesya Khromeychuk
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- Jul 13, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9781800964075
- ISBN-10
- 1800964072
- Pages
- 320
- Carton quantity
- 14 copies
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| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $15.92 | 41% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $15.11 | 44% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $14.30 | 47% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $13.76 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $13.23 | 51% off list |
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