Enough
by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuchillustrated by Michael Martchenko
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Canada, 2000
$9.95 paperback
$19.99 hardcover
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Also available in Ukrainian translation:
University
of Alberta
$19.95 hard cover
Set in the midst of Stalin's man-made famine in 1930's Ukraine, Enough tells the story of Marusia and her father and how they saved a village.
Information on the man-made famine from the Info-Ukes site
Magazine
articles on the man-made famine
Famine -
Genocide in UKRAINE 1933
More general information on Ukraine.
"Canadian writer Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch has stayed with the classic folk tale formula of a greedy landlord and his men who steal the harvest. This particular landlord is Josef Stalin" National Post
" Michael Martchenko's spirited illustrations full of specific detail right from the Ukrainian shawl lining the end-papers, give the story the weight of truth" National Post
"Michael Martchenko's illustrations play nicely into this picture book set in a village in Ukraine as the Soviets come into power." Globe & Mail
"Young listeners will warm to the courageous protagonist and
derive immense satisfaction from the outcome of her clever ruse to
deceive the Dictator."
"Highly Recommended", "****/4"
Valerie Nielsen, CM Magazine
Nominated a CBC Canada Reads People's Choice book.
"Dosyt (Enough - translated) ; A heart warming tale", University of
Alberta
How much is "enough?" For many of us, it is difficult to answer that question while we live in our comfortable homes with plenty of food to eat. For Marusia and her father, "enough" is simply a few seeds of grain. Set during the famine in the Ukraine during the 1930s, this wonderful book depicts the hardship faced by one small village because of the greed of the Dictator and his officers, who think they never have "enough." The life-like illustrations help tell this story of hope and perseverance, as Marusia and her fellow villagers work to outsmart the Dictator. This is a wonderful contemporary folktale and would be a great addition to any library. Sheree Van Vreede, Children's Literature
