Books by Ruta Sepetys

Ruta Sepetys writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, exploring themes of history, family & siblings, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Out of the Easy

Ruta Sepetys

Determined to leave her life in the French Quarter for college, seventeen-year-old Josie finds her plans derailed by a d

Ages 14–18

The Fountains of Silence

Ruta Sepetys

For the teen uncovering the weight of family secrets or seeking to understand how silence can shape a nation's history l

Ages 14–18

Between Shades of Gray

Andrew Donkin, Ruta Sepetys

Lina and her family are torn from their home and sent to Siberia, where she must fight for survival and vow to keep the

Ages 12–18

The Bletchley Riddle

Ruta Sepetys, Steve Sheinkin

While Jakob works to crack the Enigma cipher at Bletchley Park, his sister Lizzie follows a trail of riddles to find the

Ages 10–14

You: The Story

Ruta Sepetys

For the aspiring storyteller finding their voice, this guide turns life's hard moments into powerful narratives using Ru

Ages 14–18

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

1 books

Ages 12–18

5 books