In the Shadow of the Sun, Anne Sibley OBrien
In the Shadow of the Sun, Anne Sibley OBrien
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In the Shadow of the Sun

Author: Anne Sibley O'Brien

Narrator: Jackie Chung

Unabridged: 15 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/27/2017


Synopsis

Hatchet in North Korea: A sister and brother go on the run with explosive forbidden photographs in this gripping and timely survival adventure.North Korea is known as the most repressive country on Earth, with a dictatorial leader, a starving population, and harsh punishment for rebellion.Not the best place for a family vacation.Yet that's exactly where Mia Andrews finds herself, on a tour with her aid-worker father and fractious older brother, Simon. Mia was adopted from South Korea as a baby, and the trip raises tough questions about where she really belongs. Then her dad is arrested for spying, just as forbidden photographs of North Korean slave-labor camps fall into Mia's hands. The only way to save Dad: get the pictures out of the country. Thus Mia and Simon set off on a harrowing journey to the border, without food, money, or shelter, in a land where anyone who sees them might turn them in, and getting caught could mean prison -- or worse.An exciting adventure that offers a rare glimpse into a compelling, complicated nation, In the Shadow of the Sun is an unforgettable novel of courage and survival.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elle on April 11, 2017

In the Shadow of the Sun isn't much more than a typical middle-grade novel, but it's a tightly plotted action thriller with a good main character. I almost felt the need to suspend my disbelief about the plotting here. But in the end, I don't know how necessary that was. While the plot has a few con......more

Goodreads review by Nola on October 25, 2018

This book was pretty good. I liked the main character, Mia, and how her relationship with her brother Simon changed throughout the book. I also liked how it included chapters that were in Korean citizens' perspectives, I think it really added to the book and taught me a lot about the country.......more

Goodreads review by Jean-Marie on September 22, 2018

I read this one to my 11-year-old. We enjoy parts, and it did a pretty good job giving us a fictional glimpse into the mysterious country of North Korea. However, something wasn't quite clicking for us. I'm not sure if it was the uneven pace or not feeling completely connected with the characters. I......more


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Praise for In the Shadow of the Sun:



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"A thrilling and immersive experience reminiscent of the best spy and wilderness adventure stories.... A riveting work that will appeal to a wide range of readers." -- Kirkus Reviews



"Thought-provoking....This fast-paced and tense survivalist thriller, made all the more compelling for its fascinating setting, should find broad appeal." -- Booklist



"A nuanced portrayal of North Korea; the government is restrictive and the police force divided, but the citizens' complex perspectives and attitudes are revealed in thoughtful, interspersed dispatches." -- Publishers Weekly



'O'Brien draws from a deep well of personal experience in her first novel...'In the Shadow of the Sun' is a compelling thriller...but is also an incisive and insightful portrait of a closed society that is largely unknown to the world...Fascinating and illuminating." -- Maine Sunday Telegram