Eugene yelchin born yevgeny arkadievich yelchin, russian. In the novel, tenyearold sasha is about to join the young soviet pioneers when his world comes crashing down. The society depicted in eugene yelchins breaking stalins nose is a sort of big bang event for all the dystopian fiction that is currently popular. Hes been waiting to join the young pioneers for most of his life. Hes the author of the 2012 newbery honor book breaking stalins nose, based on his own youth in stalinist moscow. Kids wings activities for breaking stalins nose by eugene. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boy s disillusion with his hero stalin after his father is unjustly arrested. Were talking the hunger games, the divergent series, the giver series, and even the oldies but goodies the ones that got this whole ball rolling like we, 1984, and brave new world. Isbn 9780805092165 plot summary sasha zaichik is a devoted, upstanding russian citizen who is eager to become a young pioneer and devote himself to his country. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin fantastic fiction. His dad is the best communist ever and works for the soviet secret police, and sasha himself is about to be accepted into the young soviet pioneers tomorrow. Although sasha is 10, most 10yearolds wont have enough background information on this period of history to see the depth of sashas naivete or to understand just how misplaced his optimism is. Sashas dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. See all books authored by eugene yelchin, including breaking stalins nose, and who ate all the cookie dough.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Apr 9, 20 in the stalinist era of the soviet union, tenyearold sasha idolizes his father, a devoted communist, but when police take his father away and leave sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin overdrive rakuten. Free breaking stalin s nose study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Under their iron hand, communism was replacing the reign of the murdered czar. Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middlegrade debut with this compact novel about a devoted young communist in stalinera russia, illustrated with dramatically lit. Download breaking stalins nose ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub. Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by eugene. His novel breaking stalins nose was awarded a newbery honor in 2012. Sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six.
His dad works in the state security and on the eve of sasha s induction into the soviet pioneers his dad is arrested and taken away. Sasha is enthralled with communism and he idolizes comrade stalin who is the leader and teacher. A young pioneer is a reliable comrade and always acts according to conscience. Eugene yelchin has 27 books on goodreads with 37906 ratings. Breaking stalins nose by eugene velchin is the story of sasha zaichik, a tenyearold russian boy who lives in a commune with his father and forty other russian citizens. And worst of all, his father, the best communist he knows, was arrested just. Eugene yelchin books list of books by author eugene yelchin. But when his father, a member of the state security police, is arrested the night before the young pioneer ceremony, sasha. Sent to live in a childrens home after his parents are declared enemies of the state, it is a means of survival, securing extra rations, respect, and protection. Breaking stalins nose is a 2011 childrens historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin.
Born and educated in russia, he left the former soviet union when he was twentyseven years old. He has also illustrated several books for children, including crybaby, who ate all the cookie dough. Sep 11, 2011 breaking stalin s nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalin s rule. Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an. For twelveyearold arcady, soccer is more than just a game. His dad works in the state security and on the eve of sashas induction into the soviet pioneers his dad is arrested and taken away. I want to thank you personally for my happy childhood. Breaking stalins nose kindle edition by yelchin, eugene, yelchin. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph. Sasha s dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene velchin is the story of sasha zaichik, a tenyearold russian boy who lives in a commune with his father and forty other russian citizens. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, 9780805092165, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Breaking stalins nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalins rule. Discussion guide to breaking stalins nose by eugene.
Breaking stalin s nose a comprehensive study guide. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel. He looks up to his father, who he thinks is a strong man and a perfect. In attempting to tease out the purpose of yelchins book, i will begin with an overview of american. Celebrated artist and author eugene yelchin drew on his own experience growing up in. In the stalinist era of the soviet union, tenyearold sasha idolizes his father, a devoted communist, but when police take his father away and leave sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys disillusion with his. Discussion guide to breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin. He looks up to his father, who he thinks is a strong man and a perfect example of a good russian man. Yelchins debut novel does a superb job of depicting the tyranny of the group, whether residents of a communal apartment, kids on the playground, students in the classroom or government officials. An adorable baby chick and puppy become barnyard friends in this wordless picture book from newbery honor author eugene yelchin. Sasha zaichik is a tenyearold boy living in the soviet union sometime in the 1950s. A touching account of a young boys misadventures in stalinist russia. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more.
Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by. A young pioneer has a right to criticize shortcomings. Eugene yelchin during lunch and snuck in a quick interview. Eugene yelchin won a 2012 newbery honor for breaking stalins nose and i am glad he did otherwise i am not sure i would have read this book. He accidentally damages a bust of stalin in the school hallway. Pdf breaking stalin s nose download full pdf book download. Eugene yelchin is the author and illustrator of the haunting of falcon house, arcadys goal, and the newbery honor book breaking stalins nose. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Book trailer for breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin. From newbery honorwinning author eugene yelchin comes another glimpse into soviet russia.
Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin scholastic. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel. This discussion guide to breaking stalins nose, a 2012 newbery honor book by eugene yelchin, introduces middle school students to this historical setting. But now that it is finally time to join the young pioneers, the day sasha has. The wende museum launched eugene yelchins debut novel. Download pdf breaking stalins nose free online new books. Yep, capitalisms favorite newspaper has taken on a book about communism. Books by eugene yelchin author of breaking stalins nose. Recommended for middle graders that enjoy historical fiction. Cover illustration by eugene yelchin, taken from breaking stalins nose 2011. Breaking stalins nose is one of horn book s best fiction books of 2011. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. The main character is a boy named sasha zaichik, and adores stalin, his great leader and teacher. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback.
This study guide consists of approximately 27 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of breaking stalins nose. And worst of all, his father, the best communist he knows, was arrested just last night. Russia was in transition after the bolshevik revolution, led by lenin and joseph stalin. The museum also presented an exhibition of the artists dramatic graphite illustrations for the book. Interview with eugene yelchin this interview with eugene yelchin from american jewish university predates breaking stalins nose, but he gives us a teaser at the end. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph stalin and cant wait to take the oath as a young pioneer. In breaking stalins nose, yelchin successfully summons his talents as an accomplished artist and picture book illustrator, as well as his personal experience as the child of a soviet communist, to portray sashas shattering comingofage tale. Read breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin for free with a 30 day free trial. Read breaking stalins nose online by eugene yelchin books. But now that it is finally time to join the young pioneers.
The assassination of brangwain spurge he coauthored with m. Breaking stalins nose follows 10yearold sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than. Jun 17, 20 book trailer for breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin. Celebrated artist and author eugene yelchin drew on his own experience growing up in soviet russia to pen this newbery honor book. Newberrythis book gives american children a unique perspective of how other children lived in stalinruled soviet russia. Eugene yelchins moving story of a tenyearold boys world shattering is masterful in its simplicity, powerful in its message, and heartbreaking in its plausibility. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback barnes. Breaking stalins nose ebook written by eugene yelchin. See more ideas about stalinist, soviet union and joseph stalin. Breaking stalins nose written and illustrated by eugene.
The young pioneer is devoted to comrade stalin, the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read breaking stalins nose. Use literature to study the soviet union during stalins dictatorial regime. The young pioneer is devoted to comrade stalin, the communist party, and communism. Book report form breaking stalins nose book report form pdf file. One of horn book s best fiction books of 2011 sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, eugene yelchin. Sasha zaichik is a devoted, upstanding russian citizen who is eager to become a young pioneer and devote himself to his country. Sep 27, 2011 breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, 9780805092165, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy a cheap copy of breaking stalins nose book by eugene yelchin. Eugene yelchins most popular book is breaking stalins nose. Yelchin has also illustrated several books for children, including who ate all the cookie dough. After his father s arrest and imprisonment, he realizes that all that he once thought perfect is actually more doubtful then it seemed. Breaking stalin s nose is a 2011 children s historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin.
Breaking stalins nose written and illustrated by eugene yelchin, 160 pp, rl 4 breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin was one of two books that won the newbery honor medal this year. Apr 03, 2012 breaking stalins nose is a 2012 newbery honor book. Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middlegrade debut with this compact novel about a devoted young. Hes the author of the 2012 newbery honor book breaking stalin. Breaking stalins nose is a 2012 newbery honor book.
I had never heard of it but the title was immediately intriguing and upon reading, the book proved to be chilling, suspenseful and utterly unforgettable. Free breaking stalins nose worksheets and literature unit. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin 2012 newbery honor book 20 kids wings top flight award hard cover novel kindle edition. Eugene yelchin is the author and illustrator of the newbery honor book breaking stalins nose. Breaking stalins nose at the 2012 association of jewish libraries conference, i sat with author eugene yelchin during lunch and snuck in a quick interview.
Sasha zaichik is excited to be a young pioneer which is the first step in becoming a great communist. Sasha zaichik idolizes his father, a communist hero, and stalin. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin hymer book news. After his fathers arrest and imprisonment, he realizes that all that he once thought perfect is actually more doubtful then it seemed. Breaking stalins nose follows 10yearold sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a young pioneer in stalins communist party. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin read by mark. Theres no place for the likes of you in our class, sasha zaichiks teacher tells him, and that seems to be the motto of the whole stalinist nation. For more information on how to create a book trailer go to. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But the night before the ceremony, his father is arrested, and everything sasha believes in is put to the test. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Breaking stalins nose will appeal to readers who are sophisticated enough to see behind the words of an unreliable narrator.
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