Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis
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AlbakiReads Editorial Music, false identity, and survival in wartime Ukraine
Music, false identity, and survival in wartime Ukraine
Susan Hood and Greg Dawson recount Zhanna’s Holocaust-era survival story through a middle-grade novel in verse. When the German invasion reaches Ukraine, Zhanna and her sister Frina are forced from their home; Zhanna escapes under the name Anna, carrying her musical ability, sheet music, and her father’s urgent instruction to live. The book centers the sisters’ experience of hiding in plain sight while tracing the place of piano music and family bonds in their struggle to survive. Extensive back matter, including original letters, photographs, and further-reading material, situates the verse narrative within its historical record.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Middle-grade readers interested in Holocaust history and individual survival stories
- Readers who enjoy nonfiction told in verse
- Young readers interested in music, family history, and Jewish experiences during World War II
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Holocaust survivalJewish identitySisterhoodMusicFalse identity
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Book Overview A Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable! A Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist! The moving true story of how you...
A Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable!
A Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist!
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. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna's son).
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 incredible true story in-verse about sisterhood, survival, and music is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, and Alan Gratz.
Includes extensive back matter with original letters and photographs, additional information, and materials for further reading.
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A NERDY BOOK CLUB 2022 BEST NOVEL-IN-VERSE BOOK!A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2022 BEST BOOK FOR KIDS!A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST INFORMATIONAL BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS OF 2022!
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 339 | Language: English | Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS | ISBN: 0063083892
FormatHardcover
Pages339
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0063083892
EAN9780063083899
PublisherHARPERCOLLINS
Publication Date2022-03-22
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.9 Pounds
Length8.4 Inches
Width5.7 Inches
Height1.3 Inches
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