Behind the Border

by Nina Kossman

Book Overview

In charming and poignant vignettes, Nina Kossman tells of her childhood in 1960s Moscow. Nina wants to become a heroine by awakening Grandfather Lenin during a class trip to his tomb, or by painting Red Square really red. But she also finds herself fascinated with life in the forbidden world "behind the border". BandW photos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688134947
• ISBN13: 9780688134945
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher