*The Red Ribbon* by Lucy Adlington follows the intertwining stories of two young women, Ella and a Jewish girl named Lottie, during World War II. Set in a Nazi concentration camp, Ella works as a seamstress in a workroom where she crafts beautiful clothing from scraps, while Lottie faces the harsh realities of life in the camp. As they navigate the brutality of their surroundings, a red ribbon becomes a symbol of hope and resilience. Their bond deepens as they confront danger, make sacrifices, and find courage in the darkest of times, ultimately showcasing the power of friendship and the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Lucy Adlington is a writer and clothes historian. Her novels for teenagers, including The Diary of Pelly D, Burning Mountain and The Red Ribbon have been nominated and shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the Manchester Book Prize, the Leeds Book Prize and the Rotherham Book Award. She tours the UK with dress history presentations and writes history books for adults, including Women's Lives and Clothes in WW2: Ready for Action, and Stitches in Time: the Story of the Clothes We Wear. Find out more at www. historywardrobe. com or on Twitter: @historywardrobe