"The Fountains of Silence" by Ruta Sepetys is set in 1957 Madrid during the oppressive regime of Francisco Franco. The story follows a young American tourist named Daniel, who is captivated by the city and its people, particularly a Spanish girl named Ana. As Daniel uncovers the dark secrets hidden beneath the surface of the vibrant city, he grapples with themes of love, identity, and the haunting legacy of Spain's history. The narrative intertwines personal struggles with the broader socio-political landscape, highlighting the impact of silence and the importance of speaking out against injustice. [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 13-17 years.

This book 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 2019 by Listening Library .

Ruta Sepetys is a New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers, and music lovers. The daughter of a refugee, Ruta is drawn to underrepresented stories of strength through struggle and hopes to give voice to those who weren't able to tell their story. Her award-winning historical novels are published in over fifty countries and have received over forty literary prizes.