"Olya and Olena escape the invaders is about two young Ukrainian ballet students who escape the Russian invasion and begin a frightful journey. They must find safety with only simple instructions from their teacher: “Run away through the city and forest, then take a train far away from the explosions.” How will they escape the invaders? What will they do without their parents at their side? With the help of many kind helpers along the way, and a little dog named Rinnie, Olya and Olena find their path to freedom and a new home, where they too become important helpers." [Provided by publisher]