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The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron CurtainA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER I was born at the beginning of it all, on the Red side the Communist side of the Iron Curtain. Through annotated illustrations, journals, maps, and dreamscapes, Peter S s shows what life was like for a child who loved to draw, proudly wore the red scarf of a Young Pioneer, stood guard at the giant statue of Stalin, and believed whatever he was told to believe. But adolescence brought questions. Cracks began to appear in
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
I was born at the beginning of it all, on the Red side--the Communist side--of the Iron Curtain. Through annotated illustrations, journals, maps, and dreamscapes, Peter S s shows what life was like for a child who loved to draw, proudly wore the red scarf of a Young Pioneer, stood guard at the giant statue of Stalin, and believed whatever he was told to believe. But adolescence brought questions. Cracks began to appear in the Iron Curtain, and news from the West slowly filtered into the country. S s learned about beat poetry, rock 'n' roll, blue jeans, and Coca-Cola. He let his hair grow long, secretly read banned books, and joined a rock band. Then came the Prague Spring of 1968, and for a teenager who wanted to see the world and meet the Beatles, this was a magical time. It was short-lived, however, brought to a sudden and brutal end by the Soviet-led invasion. But this brief flowering had provided a glimpse of new possibilities--creativity could be discouraged but not easily killed. By joining memory and history, S s takes us on his extraordinary journey: from infant with paintbrush in hand to young man borne aloft by the wings of his art. This title has Common Core connections. The Wall is a 2007 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a 2008 Caldecott Honor Book, a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Nonfiction, and a nominee for the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 08/21/2007
ISBN: 9780374347017
Pages: 56
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 12.24h x 9.40w x 0.45d
Award: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Winner
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Honor Book
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Review Citations: Kirkus Best Books 05/15/2007 pg. 21
Publishers Weekly 07/09/2007 pg. 55
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2007 pg. 736
School Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 139
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2007 pg. 599
Booklist 09/01/2007 pg. 117
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2007 pg. 111 - Book Of Special Distinction
New York Times Book Review 11/11/2007 pg. 28
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/05/2007 pg. 37
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2007 pg. 1
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2007 pg. 463 - Recommended - Better Than Most
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2007 pg. 38
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2008 pg. 13
Voya Top Ten Graphic Nvls/Teen 04/01/2008 pg. 7
ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/2008 pg. 1
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 117633 / Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect for behind desks
Size: 10 Ft-2 Pack, Color: White
I bought this 2-pack of power strip surge protectors because I was tired of having to pull my dresser and nightstands 3 inches away from the wall just to plug something in. These have been a total game-changer for my home office and bedroom.
Why These Are a Must-Have:
• The Ultra-Thin Flat Plug: This is the best feature. The plug is so slim that I can push my furniture almost completely flush against the wall. No more wasted space or awkward gaps!
• USB-C Ports Included: Finding a strip with 2 USB-C ports (plus a standard USB-A) at this price point is rare. I can fast-charge my phone and tablet directly from the strip without needing those bulky power bricks.
• Long 10 Ft Cord: The 10-foot length gave me the flexibility to mount one under my desk while the other reaches all the way across the room to a hard-to-reach outlet.
• Peace of Mind: With 1700 Joules of surge protection, I feel much safer plugging in my expensive laptop and monitor.
A Quick Note:
The mounting holes on the back are great for keeping the floor clear, but make sure you have your own small screws, as they don't always come with the specific ones for every wall type.
The Verdict: Getting two of these for such a reasonable price is a steal. They look clean, feel sturdy, and the flat plug design is genius.
10/10 would buy again for the rest of the house!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
works great
Size: 6 Ft, Color: Black
works great
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great For Battery Chargers On a Shelf!
Love this power strip, had it for probably a year plus now abs works great! The sole reason I purchased this item was so I can select what stays on and what gets turned off. I have this in my utility room and the sole purpose is to plug in battery chargers and to be able to turn off those battery chargers and leave the charger sitting there with the battery in the charger with no power. There is a light that tells you when a product is on and when a product is off . Example: I have AA&AAA battery charger, Ryobi leaf blower charger, Ryobi edger charger and any other charger I want. I have a night light plugged into it because angle allows that. The strip also has a USB that I use for a rechargeable Dremel used for dog nails or toy could use it for cell phone etc. My Flying Pig Grooming Dryer is attached and used with this strip as well. I have had no tripping issues with this power strip but I do keep in mind one high power items such as my grooming dryer at a time.
I have a different company's power strip in my room just for you ladies it hidden behind a mirror and you can keep all your appliances plugged in and cell phones with the option of turning them all off with a button, cutting off power. This is an easy to reach power cord great for putting on a shelf. I am not sure how well it would work behind furniture due to the angle of the plugs. This worked with no issues and I would recommend this and purchase again. Now I am not concerned about saving items due to power surges with this power strip, I have strips that cost a lot of money a lifetime guarantee for those high end electronics like computers TV sets Etc
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good setup
This has been super useful and functional, I recommend it as it’s a nice way to keep your setup organized, I enjoy having the on and off switches go each outlet, only call out would be the buttons light up when on to show they are on and they are quite bright, so take note of it, it catches me off guard sometimes when I forget they light up and I turn my lights off, but it’s easier to keep in mind what I have charging. The speed of charging is good, the amount of plugs is a fair amount, I plug in my head phones, phone, watch, power bank and monitor. Then there’s the two usb as well as 2 usbc ports, it’s very convenient. It held up well it’s definitely good quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Thoroughly enjoy this product and will purchase again
I purchased two of these at different times.
I really like this item. I like the idea that I could shut off some of the switches that I really don’t need. I have one set up in the guest room for when we have company they can turn on whatever plugs they need. I’ll always have alarm clocks lamps telephone jacks hooked up, but all the switches are turned off so it doesn’t waste electricity. (that’s my theory anyway.) I purchased a second one to go beside my chair in my living room I don’t need that many outlets at all times but occasionally I do and I enjoy again like having the opportunity to shut off any outlets that I’m not needing at the time it seems to me it’s a good power saver and I do like the USB ports everything fits and it’s perfectly organized and it’s great quality surge protector and durability. I hope this review assist you in anyway and I will probably come back and purchase a third one for another room once I get that room cleaned out Truth Hurts on it, but that was my testimony..
This is my honest review in my opinion I hope it’s able to help you make your decision. I personally don’t think you would go wrong but I don’t know what you’re plugging into the outlet so I think that makes a bit different. I just use it for lamps and telephone jacks or small items I don’t use anything. It pulls a lot of voltage. .
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2026
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