INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Whelan, Gloria

Burying the Sun

(4) 4-6 In a sequel to The Impossible Journey, Georgi and Marya struggle in 1941 war-torn Leningrad. Marya works to save Russia's treasures in the Hermitage, while Georgi smuggles food over the frozen river. The characters do not come to life as individuals, but the story is ripe with historical detail, conveying a nostalgic affection for the glories of St. Petersburg. Bib., glos.

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