Rachels Promise

The book is a page-turner. Aug 10, Rachel rated it it was amazing Shelves: I received this book as part of a first reads giveaway. As Rachel's journey to China is reached, she faces the challenges of trying to earn a living that will take her to America while trying to care for her family and trying to keep up with her dreams.

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Meanwhile, Sergei is learning how harsh factory life is with unfair wages and dangerous conditions until he decides to take a stand. I thought this book was fascinating. I enjoy reading about Jewish history and this book covers a part that isn't of I received this book as part of a first reads giveaway. I enjoy reading about Jewish history and this book covers a part that isn't often thought of.

Rachel is a character that you can easily relate to. She's trying to follow her dreams while having the worry of family and making a living balancing her out. It was also just as interesting learning about factory work in Russia from Sergei's account. Looking forward to reading the next book! Dec 10, Andrea rated it really liked it.

Worthy successor to the prequel, Rachel's Secret; excellent historical fiction for Jewish YA's, or those interested in this part of Jewish history , the story is based on the author's grandmother's family. They escaped the Kishinev pogrom in , and became part of a Russian-Jewish refugee community in Shanghai, China, where they were influenced by the Russo-Japanese War and related historical events, such as the massacre at the Tsar's Winter Palace in Fourteen-year-old Rachel is a sympa Worthy successor to the prequel, Rachel's Secret; excellent historical fiction for Jewish YA's, or those interested in this part of Jewish history , the story is based on the author's grandmother's family.

Fourteen-year-old Rachel is a sympathetic heroine, as is her friend Sergei, who joins the Revolutionary movement in St. Real historical personnages, such as Josef Trumpeldor and Father Gapon also make appearances.

Jul 10, Melissa Cheresnick rated it really liked it. Feb 17, Lisa rated it really liked it Shelves: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. You fall in love with the characters and learn so much about that time is history.

I can't wait to read the last book in the trilogy to see what happens. Jennifer rated it liked it Mar 29, Stacy Harmon rated it really liked it Oct 19, Betty rated it did not like it Oct 27, Suzanne rated it really liked it Dec 26, Erin rated it liked it May 19, Kelly rated it liked it Aug 30, See if you have enough points for this item. It is , and Rachel and her family are leaving Russia to escape the continuing riots against Jews. They take the Trans-Siberian Railway across the country and board a ship to Shanghai. Life is difficult and strange in this new city, but Rachel's luck changes when she finds a job writing for a newspaper.

Meanwhile, Sergei finds that working in a factory in St. Petersburg is not only miserable but dangerous, and he soon joins the rebelling socialist workers. Through letters, Rachel and Sergei share their dream of moving to America to find a better life. The Boy on the Wooden Box. The Dead of Night. A Song for Summer. Under the Jolly Roger. The Children of the New Forest. We've focused on my sister, who's so compassionate and kind. And from that, that's the opposite of that anger and hatred.

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