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After the Bolshevik Revolution, twelve‑year‑old Alex is left behind when his entire family is arrested by soldiers during the dark days that followed. Alone and vulnerable, he joins a gang of desperate homeless children for survival. Amid theft, danger, and deprivation, Alex remains determined to maintain hope for a brighter life, illustrating resilience in harsh times.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Felice Holman
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