Words On Fire
By Jennifer A. Nielsen
Audra bravely delivers books to preserve Lithuanian culture under Russian occupation, facing danger, secrets, and helping her people.
Worksheets
Audra struggles through the wilderness, facing injury and uncertainty, and reluctantly accepts help from the suspicious but clever Lukas.
Audra, a brave young girl under Russian occupation, is tasked with delivering a secret package while navigating danger and the memory of her parents’ secret work.
Class 1
Class 2
Audra learns the cultural importance of the books she’s delivering and must balance her mission with helping Lukas rescue captured allies.
Class 3
Audra and Lukas face danger from Russian soldiers, witness the destruction of her home, and discover her father’s secret notes on magic tricks.
Class 4
Audra and Lukas attempt to save books from Russian soldiers’ raids, witnessing book burnings but managing to rescue some with great risk.
Class 5
Audra resists Russian pressure to betray her friends and cleverly escapes capture using her wits and quick thinking.
Class 6
Audra and Lukas navigate dangerous border crossings using clever tricks and teamwork, reflecting on her growth and role in Lithuania’s resistance.
Class 7
Disguises and risky strategies allow Audra and Lukas to cross the border, but they face capture by a couple accusing them of smuggling.
Class 8
Audra and Lukas survive attacks, rescue others, and uncover family connections while reinforcing the power of books and ideas in Lithuania’s fight for freedom.