Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin hymer book news. Have students understand and identify the elements below as they read. Sasha zaichik is a tenyearold boy living in the soviet union sometime in the 1950s. Sashas world is overturned when his father is arrested by stalins guard. Breaking stalins nose by eugene velchin is the story of sasha zaichik, a tenyearold russian boy who lives in a commune with his. Breaking stalin s nose written and illustrated by eugene yelchin, 160 pp, rl 4 breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin was one of two books that won the newbery honor medal this year. 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. The night before the big ceremony, state security comes for his father, and he is left to fend for himself on. This discussion guide to breaking stalin s nose, a 2012 newbery honor book by eugene yelchin, introduces middle school students to this historical setting.
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The book opens in either the late 1940s or early 1950s in moscow with 10 year old sasha zaichik, a devoted communist youth. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. There s no place for the likes of you in our class, sasha zaichik s teacher tells him, and that seems to be the motto of the whole stalinist nation. Sashas dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. Newbery honorwinning tale of growing up in stalinist ussr. This article is within the scope of wikiproject childrens literature, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of childrens literature on wikipedia. In the spring of 1991, a russian ballerina dreams of leaving leningrad forever. In the middle of the night sashas beloved father, who is part of the secret police, is arrested and the young boy becomes homeless. The love that sasha has for his father is strong and shines through all the situations that sasha must. The main character is a boy named sasha zaichik, and adores stalin, his great leader and teacher.
Breaking stalins nose written and illustrated by eugene. Jun 17, 20 book trailer for breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin. Yelchin is also the illustrator of ann stamplers picture book, the rooster prince of breslov. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on breaking stalins nose by eugene velchin.
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Sasha zaichik is excited to be a young pioneer which is the first step in becoming a great communist. He gave a very moving talk about freedom of information earlier during the conference. Afterwards, comrade stalin likes the photograph so much he orders to turn it into a poster celebrating great achievements of the. The first childrens book about stalin, breaking stalins nose, has been released, almost sixty years to the day since the dictators death.
The young pioneer is devoted to comrade stalin, the communist party, and communism. Michigan mitten award, newbery honor book, judy lopez book award, ala notable childrens books, american library association notable childrens books, capitol choices noteworthy titles for children and teens, illinois rebecca caudill young readers choice award master list. Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph stalin and cant wait to take the oath as a young pioneer. 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. Click to read more about breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin.
Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph stalin and cant wait to take the oath as a. 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. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys disillusion with his hero stalin after his father is unjustly arrested. 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 stalin s nose. 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. 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. One night however, the secret police come in the middle of the night and take his dad away. Breaking stalin s nose is a 2011 children s historical novel written and illustrated 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. 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. Breaking stalins nose comprehension questions 1115 after twenty years study guide. Newberrythis book gives american children a unique perspective of how other children lived in stalin ruled soviet russia. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback.
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Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin book cover, description, publication history. Book titles similar to breaking stalins nose by graham salisbury. Breaking stalins nose is a 2011 childrens historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin librarything. His dad even gives him the super luxe scarlet scarf as a gift. Elizabeth bush bulletin of the center for childrens books. 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.
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How to talk to children about joseph stalin russia beyond. Sep 11, 2011 breaking stalin s nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalin s rule. Sasha is enthralled with communism and he idolizes comrade stalin who is the leader and teacher. The use of a large graphic organizer in class can help students recognize and understand the elements as the story is read. One of horn books best fiction books of 2011 sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. All sasha wants to do is to be like his father, a member of the state security secret police, and. We even have a room cleverly divided with shelves of books about stalin that. 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. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin redeemed reader. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. 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. He looks up to his father, who he thinks is a strong man and a perfect example of a good russian man. Oct 01, 2012 breaking stalin s nose book talk chimmi chacka. Breaking stalins nose chapters 110 study guide by deirdreberry includes 15 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Sasha adores his fathers stating, my dad is a hero which is the first line in the book. Breaking stalins nose, written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. Breaking stalins nose spiritualethical connection do you think it is okay for innocent people to be persecuted for what they believe, even if it goes against popular vote. Breaking stalin s nose spiritualethical connection do you think it is okay for innocent people to be persecuted for what they believe, even if it goes against popular vote. Breaking stalins nose is a historical fiction novel about a ten year old russian boy named sasha zaichik who idolizes communism and their leader comrade joseph stalin. Breaking stalins nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalins rule.
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Breaking stalins nose follows 10yearold sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a young pioneer in stalins communist party. Breaking stalins nose is one of horn books best fiction books of 2011. Breaking stalins nose is a compelling story that shows the growth of a young boy over a couple days when his life turns upside down unexpectedly. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Sasha s dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin scholastic. 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. This book is about a boy named sashawho is growing up in soviet russia and his dad is one of stalins most trusted members. A young pioneer has a right to criticize shortcomings.
Breaking stalins nose sasha zaichik is a tenyearold boy living in the soviet union sometime in the 1950s. Breaking stalins nose chapters 2 flashcards quizlet. Sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. A photographer snaps a picture of this historic moment. 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. Sasha zaichik is a devoted, upstanding russian citizen who is eager to become a young pioneer and devote himself to his country.
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