She wouldn’t be Zhanna. She’d use an alias. A for Anna. A for alive.
When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world’s top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold, death march. When a guard turns a blind eye, Zhanna flees with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved sheet music, and her father’s final plea: “I don’t care what you do. Just live.”
This novel in verse is the moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust, written by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson, Zhanna’s son. This incredible book explores sisterhood, survival, and music, perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12 and Inside Out and Back Again.
Recommended Age | 10 - 13 |
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Author | Susan Hood, Greg Dawson |
ISBN | 0063083892 |
Publication Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Language | English |