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Title: Lost in Moscow: A Brat in the USSR

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Language:        English

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Length:        300 Pages
Weight:        0.9 Pounds
Height:         8.3 Inches
Width:          5.5 Inches
Thickness:    0.8 Inches



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   Not lost!,   August 16, 2006
Reviewer: Tracy from Canada
The true story of an eleven year old at a super Soviet camp in the 1970s is kind of like That Seventies Show - campy for its period descriptions, sarcastic and bitingly honest observations from the narrator/author. Intended for adults, but appropriate also for some teens, and lots of accurate historical information about the former Soviet Union in the 1970's (who knew you got a drink out of a vending machine and used the same cup there as everyone who had purchased one before you?) Some swearing, so not appropriate for very young or sensitive teens.

   The ultimate in culture shock!,   June 14, 2006
Reviewer: G Larsen from London, United Kingdom
Look out Bill Bryson and Tony Hawks there's a new humorous travel writer on the block and she's a scream. Kirsten Koza had me practically wet my knickers on the tube. For a whole week I endured the stares of fellow commuters as I exploded with laughter while gobbling up the very daring "Lost in Moscow". When Kirsten was a girl her English (communist) grandmother arranged with the Soviet government for Kirsten to spend the summer at a military-like Russian summer camp (1977). Blithely (with the occasional embarrassing fart), 11-yr-old Kirsten travels from her home in Canada (where her Canadian school teachers think her British accent is a speech impediment) to the USSR (where she is instantly whacked over the head with one culture shocking experience after the next)-- as in: the Soviets used external radiation treatments to cure the campers of pimples, worms, adenoids and sore throats--Kirsten gets the latter....and is given "the cure". This book is not just hilarious but had me on the edge of my seat living in vicarious fear and mortification with the author. It's a brilliant read!

   An Amazing Adventure,   July 15, 2005
Reviewer: Carol Riddell from Hamilton, Canada
Lost in Moscow was so much fun to read, I found myself wiggling with giggles. Kirsten Koza did such a great job re-creating the secret thoughts, angst, fears and dreams of an 11-year-old girl that I felt like I was right there as a kid, myself. It's been awhile since I've thought about expressions we used - like "Spaz" and "Sit on it" - and how much passion and fun we had with them - and toe socks! However, this Camp experience was so bizarre and harrowing at times, I found myself re-acting as a parent, and wanting to get that girl out of there! My 15-year-old daughter was also impressed with this book - and the things she learned about the USSR were quite an eye-opener for her. She now tells me I should have forced her to keep a journal at a younger age, so she could write like this too! Kirsten has a nice, natural style of writing, with dialogue and descriptive settings that put me right in the scene. Bravo! I'm looking forward to her next book!



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Lost in Moscow: A Brat in the USSR and it was written by Kirsten Koza. This edition of Lost in Moscow: A Brat in the USSR is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is November 2004 and it has a suggested retail price of $19.95. There are 300 pages in the book and it was published by Turnstone Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0888012829 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780888012821. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.