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The Sniper
Stalingrad snipers were legends in their time. Their patience, keen eyes, and ruthlessness helped win the Battle of Stalingrad and turn the tide of the Second World War. James Riordan visited Stalingrad in 1959 and several times later. In 2006 he met Tania Chernova, whose story was so fascinating that Riordan made her the heroine of this compelling novel. The year is 1942....more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
May 26th 2009
by Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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I first came across James Riordan with his excellent The Cello so I was interested to discover this title whilst browsing the shelves recently. It's set in Stalingrad in 1942 and, I think, spectacularly misleading in how it's presented. The cover to me is resolutely masculine with a figure that is too indistinct to accurately gender. The blurb on the back pages obviously (and awkwardly) avoids using gendered pronouns, referring to the true story of a 'teenage sniper recruited in 1942 ... the you...more
World War II has always been a topic of interest for many. The Sniper by James Riordan puts a new perspective on the war of wars. The book starts in Stalingrad with a sixteen year old girl, Tania. The year is 1942 and war is knocking on Russia’s door. Tania forcefully learns to come of age very fast as the invasion of Stalingrad begins by the Nazi Wehrmacht. She battles through difficulties as she is separated from her family and enlisted by the Red Army as a batter gunner. She also runs vital...more
This book begins with the very grisly details of a sniper doing its job during WWII and the attack of the Germans on Stalingrad, Russia. The very next chapter begins the story of Tania Belov, a 16-year-old girl who is a very simple student with dreams of becoming a nurse someday at the start of the attack on Stalingrad. When word of the Germans closing in on Stalingrad begins, she and her classmates are first commissioned to try to sandbag around the petrol tanks in hopes of saving them but then...more
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Ubriaco The Sniper Book Review
The battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest battles in history; this battle was fought in the streets and buildings of Stalingrad. Buildings, which soon became ruins. “The Sniper” by James Riordan takes place in Stalingrad during World War II and is the true story of a female sniper in the battle of Stalingrad.
The main character’s name is Tania Belova; her character is based on the real sniper of Stalingrad Tania Cherno...more
Ubriaco The Sniper Book Review
The battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest battles in history; this battle was fought in the streets and buildings of Stalingrad. Buildings, which soon became ruins. “The Sniper” by James Riordan takes place in Stalingrad during World War II and is the true story of a female sniper in the battle of Stalingrad.
The main character’s name is Tania Belova; her character is based on the real sniper of Stalingrad Tania Cherno...more
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Written for a younf audience this book can be equally enjoyed by adults. A quick but powerful read based on real people and events during The Great PAtriotic War and specifically the Battle of Stalingrad. This sort of book helps to keep the memory of those times alive. Having recently visited "Stalingrad" myself I found the book especially poignant and powerful. Would highly recommend this as a gift for any teen / young adult and equally a good read for all.
i thaught the ending was very suprising. i did not expect what happened. you will have to read the book for yourself to know what happened. i thaught that everyone got wehat they deserved. i feel like i really could connect witht the sniper because of my home problems but at the same time i dont shoot my siblings. it was areally good book and i think that you should read it.
Dec 16, 2011
Thomas Mckinzie
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It starts out slow but if you can be patient it turns out to be a very fast paced and action packed book . I personally like this book because i am a world war 2 buff. It takes you into a detailed look at the life and times of a russian sniper . I would recommend this book to anyone who likes war novels or action packed books .
It was a pretty good book, but its probably not for the queasy. The details were very authentic, and the plot adrenilating (is that a word?) and exciting. It was a great book, it pulled me in and made me feel like I was actually there with her. I was shocked when it really turned out the gruesome details that the Germans have tried to cover up, but not unsuspecting. I would read it again though, it was kinda complicated...
This book is a adventure and action packed book. Only if you like action and thrilling suspence u should read this book. I rated this 4 out of 5 stars because it has everything i enjoy in a book all the way from tanks to a sniper this is the book for action thrillers.
I think that "the sniper" wasn't a really good story . For example it didn't give me spacific details. So i couldnt picture the story really good. Also,its was a really short story, at the end i wanted to know more but it just said that he killed his brother.
very intresting!The book was written as first person.So it gave you that feel of the character,were it explans the deatail of what hes doing and thinking. It will have you on the edge of your seat,because of unexpected twist in the end.
This was a great story about a 16 year old sniper in Russia, taking aim against the Germans. Based on actual events and people who were inteviewed for this book. Tania was a real person who did phenomenal things during WWII
An interesting story about a sniper during World War II in Russia - well written and the author really gives you and insight into the life of these people and the hardship and dedication they had to their job.
Teenagers recruited in WWII to become snipers, Battle of Stalingrad - Tania Belova's story closely follows the true story of Tania Chernova who was awarded the red star for bravery.
I do like this book kinda. It was cool to read but it was not so exciting. It was kinda boring and a little confusing. Overall it was an ok book to read.
This was a YA title. I didn't really feel that the author tied his beginning in with the rest of the story which dealt with the battle of Stalingrad in 1942
Not sure why this book did not strike me as a hit. I have read other accounts of the battle of Stalingrad and they resonated more with me.
It had tons of action. at the end it had an interveiw of a world war 2 soldier. It had a lot of detail and very interesting
ive started this book last year but i didnt really get hooked, so im trying to read it again and so far i am hooked.
It was touching, the story of a young woman whose life becomes harder for each life she takes.
Another awesome book recommended by my youngest son! Thanks, Nathanael, for a great read!
The book was great. I like the detals in it and i think there was a good usege of the words.
This book was a fast paced action packed book and i would recommend it to all readers
i liked how the story chaged when the person he sniped was his own brother
It wasnt interesting at all i got bored and sleepy while reading it
I liked this book because its a interesting war book its very dramatic since a lot of people get kill witch is very interest book to read
this book was sad
its alright
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James Riordan has traveled the world collecting folktales and has published over thirty volumes of tales from different countries. The Twelve Labours of Hercules won the UK Reading Association Award 1998. He is Emeritus Professor at the University of Surry and Visiting Professor at the University of Worcester, as well as holding honorary degrees from Birmingham, London, Moscow and Grenoble. He reg...more
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