Kidnapped from Ukraine: Under Attack - A Knyzhka Corner Book Review

This Knyzka Corner Book Review features Kidnapped from Ukraine: Under Attack , Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch’s novel about 12‑year‑old twins Rada and Dariia Popkova from Mariupol and the impact of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine on their lives. The story follows their separation during the bombing of Mariupol, the desperate search for safety, and Dariia’s ordeal in a Russian filtration camp for Ukrainian children. The novel incorporates real historical events and includes an Author’s Note and a Five Questions section that address the factual context of this period. The review also highlights Skrypuch’s background as an acclaimed Ukrainian Canadian writer whose work focuses on historical truth and the experiences of young people in wartime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kidnapped from Ukraine: Under Attack - A Knyzhka Corner Book Review is an episode from Ukrainian Roots Radio by Paulette MacQuarrie.

This episode is 6:43 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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