A Grain of Hope

Starvation. Oppression. One girl’s courage to fight for hope.1930s Ukraine. Under Stalin’s ruthless regime, villages are stripped of their grain, and millions face a slow death by famine. Amid the terror of collectivization and persecution, young Oksana refuses to surrender to despair.When her family’s survival hangs by a thread, Oksana risks everything to defy Soviet oppression—stealing grain, protecting loved ones, and standing against tyranny. With every step, she learns the true cost of courage in a world determined to crush it.Based on the true history of the Holodomor, this unforgettable novel shines a light on one of the darkest chapters of the twentieth century. It’s a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable human spirit.Fans of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv, The Lost Year, and Between Shades of Gray will be deeply moved by A Grain of Hope—a powerful tale of survival and faith when all else is lost.Cole sparkles in this meticulously researched young adult novel, her first foray into historical fiction, about a Soviet/Ukrainian clash at the hands of the feared Soviet leader Joseph Stalin." -- Booklife Editor's Pick"Heart-wrenching, meticulously researched tale about the Ukrainian Holodomor." -- Booklife Editor's Pick Read more