Ruta Sepetys (rutasepetys.com) is an internationally acclaimed, #1
New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her novels
Between Shades of Gray,
Out of the Easy,
Salt to the Sea,
The Fountains of Silence, and
I Must Betray You have won or been shortlisted for more than forty book prizes, and are included on more than sixty state award lists.
Between Shades of Gray was adapted into a graphic novel, and the film
Ashes in the Snow, and her other novels are currently in development for TV and film. She is also the author of
You: The Story. A Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity. She has presented to NATO, to the European Parliament, in the United States Capitol, and at embassies worldwide. Ruta was born and raised in Michigan and now lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @RutaSepetys, and on Facebook at facebook.com/RutaSepetys
Steve Sheinkin is the acclaimed author of fast-paced, cinematic nonfiction histories, including
Impossible Escape,
Fallout,
Undefeated,
Born to Fly,
The Port Chicago 50, and
Bomb. His accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal and Honor, and three National Book Award finalist honors. He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with his wife and two children. He can be found online at SteveSheinkin.com. Follow him on Twitter @SteveSheinkin and on Facebook at facebook.com/Steve.Sheinkin.
"Two powerhouse authors collaborate on an enormously entertaining, expertly researched WWII novel with broad appeal…The authors successfully blend genuine suspense, sibling relationship issues, and humorous hijinks to create a tone both heartfelt and playful…Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz, this is an excellent fictional companion to Candace Fleming’s
The Enigma Girls (2024)…Both masters of their craft, Sepetys and Sheinkin's collaboration will draw fiction and nonfiction fans, not to mention a code-breaking coterie."
—STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
"Swift, snappy, and suspenseful storytelling."—
STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"An impressive joint effort between Sepetys and Sheinkin . . . With broad appeal to both WWII and mystery enthusiasts, this highly recommended title is a first purchase for all libraries serving tweens and teens."—
STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
"A master class in suspense...With its expert pacing and characterization and its careful delineation of historical and family stories, this is historical fiction at its best."—
STARRED REVIEW, The Horn Book
"In a gripping and surprisingly funny World War II historical novel, siblings at a top-secret cryptography center break codes and investigate their mother's purported death in a bombing raid…This middle-grade novel is sure to transcend age ranges and is both mystery and historical fiction, with a healthy dose of adventure and the tiniest hint of young romance."
—STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness"A rich, enthralling historical mystery that engages and educates."—
Kirkus Reviews"Part mystery, part history, this book by two award-winning authors is a page-turner."
—The Washington Post
"With genuine emotionand a richly developed historical setting, this has all the hallmarks of cowriters Sepetys and Sheinkin, so fans of either author will be pleased here."
—BCCB“[This] formidable pair is sure to mesmerize middle grade readers with
The Bletchley Riddle.” —
BookPage"[A] suspenseful, informative wartime adventure for readers ages 10 and older." —
The Wall Street Journal"Sepetys and Sheinkin deftly weave the desperate urgency of the days before the Blitz with the real history of geniuses like Alan Turing who bent their brilliance to stop Hitler."—
The Christian Science Monitor"A truly enthralling and brilliantly researched novel about the famous codebreakers of Bletchley Park in WW2."—
Books for Keeps"I loved every single page of this book.
The Bletchley Riddle is exquisite historical storytelling! I only wish I could read it again for the very first time."
—Jennifer A. Nielsen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"In
The Bletchley Riddle, two of the absolute best writers in kid lit have come together to craft an amazing work of historical fiction. This book has adventure, excitement, humor, heroism, and heart set against a backdrop with the highest stakes imaginable."
—James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies"Break out your Enigma machines! Sepetys and Sheinkin have written a thrilling World War II code-breaking adventure filled with ciphers, secrets, and spies."
—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee"Brilliant! A seamless collaboration produces a genius tale with incredible historical twists! I loved reading this book."
—Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of The Night War"Such a unique and amazing book! Sheinkin and Sepetys have layered impeccable research into a very readable, engaging story. I'm so happy that we will have this amazing adventure historical available for young readers. They clamor for books like this!"
—Rae Ann Parker, Director of Books for Young Readers, Parnassus Books in Nashville
