| Description |
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (most color) ; 29 cm |
| Note |
Ages 4-8 Little, Brown and Company |
| Summary |
An inspiring true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by musician Mona Golabek's highly acclaimed theatrical performance and the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane--now available for the youngest of audiences in illustrated form. In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city-particularly the Jewish people that lived there-Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport-a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her. A true story of courage, survival, and determination, this compelling tribute to a gifted young girl has already touched the lives of many around the world. |
| Audience |
Ages 4-8 Little, Brown and Company |
| Subject |
Golabek, Lisa Jura -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature.
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Pianists -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Jews, Austrian -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Jewish refugees -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre |
Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Golabek, Mona, author.
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Cohen, Lee, author.
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Possentini, Sonia M. L., illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9780316463089 (paperback) |
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0316463086 (paperback) |
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9780316463133 (hardcover) |
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0316463132 (hardcover) |
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