The Genius Under the Table

Name: The Genius Under the Table
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9781536215526
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Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain

By Eugene Yelchin

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In The Genius Under the Table by Eugene Yelchin, the story unfolds in Cold War-era Russia, where a young boy explores his artistic talents in secret. Growing up amidst the pressures of Soviet life, he navigates familial expectations and societal constraints. This humorous and heartfelt tale captures the boy's journey of self-discovery and his desire to express himself through art.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate humorous and heartfelt tales set in a unique historical context. Written by Eugene Yelchin, it offers a glimpse into growing up in the Soviet Union, mixing personal anecdotes with universal themes of family, dreams, and artistic discovery. Its engaging narrative and charming illustrations make it a wonderful read for both children and adults who love stories of resilience and creativity.

Eugene Yelchin recounts growing up in Cold War Russia.

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With a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, Newbery Honoree Eugene Yelchin offers a memoir of growing up in Cold War Russia.

Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfil his parents’ dream that he become a national hero when he doesn’t even have his own room? He’s not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer.

In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside of a massive table, and the doodles that could change everything.

With equal amounts of charm and solemnity, award-winning author and artist Eugene Yelchin recounts in hilarious detail his childhood in Cold War Russia as a young boy desperate to understand his place in his family.

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Eugene Yelchin's The Genius Under the Table is widely praised for its insightful depiction of life in the Soviet Union, blending dark humour with poignant storytelling. Critics applaud its engaging narrative and Yelchin's distinctive illustrations, which provide a charming yet profound view of his childhood and the broader socio-political landscape. The memoir strikes a balance between comical anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, making it a significant contribution to children's historical literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536215526

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

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Illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 208

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Eugene Yelchin

About the Author

Eugene Yelchin is the co-author and illustrator of the 2018 National Book Award Finalist The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge, co-written with M. T. Anderson. A Tomie dePaola Illustrator Award Winner, he also received a Newbery Honor for his novel Breaking Stalin’s Nose. Born in Leningrad, Russian-American Eugene Yelchin now lives in Topanga, California, with his family.