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The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther's father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It's heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything that happens until they're reunited. And she does, recording both the good-the kindness of the Cuban people and her discovery of a valuable hidden talent-and the bad: the fact that Nazism has found a foothold even in Cuba. Esther's evocative letters are full of her appreciation for life and reveal a resourceful, determined girl with a rare ability to bring people together, all the while striving to get the rest of their family out of Poland before it's too late.
Based on Ruth Behar's family history, this compelling story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the most challenging times.
Story Locale: New York City
The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther's father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It's heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything that happens until they're reunited. And she does, recording both the good-the kindness of the Cuban people and her discovery of a valuable hidden talent-and the bad: the fact that Nazism has found a foothold even in Cuba. Esther's evocative letters are full of her appreciation for life and reveal a resourceful, determined girl with a rare ability to bring people together, all the while striving to get the rest of their family out of Poland before it's too late.
Based on Ruth Behar's family history, this compelling story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the most challenging times.
Story Locale: New York City
CELEBRATION OF CUBA'S DIVERSITY: Esther's first friends in the small town of Agramonte are Afro-Cuban and Chinese.
EYE-OPENING IMMIGRATION/REFUGEE STORY: Esther is shocked when Cuba suddenly starts limiting entry to Jews fleeing the Nazis-a policy that has uncomfortable parallels with the situation at our southern border today.
FASCINATING PIECE OF HISTORY: Readers are likely unfamiliar with the Jewish communities that developed in Cuba as a result of World War II.
POWERFUL AND POIGNANT: Esther's story is hopeful, but doesn't shy away from the realities of the war.
CELEBRATES COMMUNITY: The warm welcome Esther's new community gives her, and the support they offer despite their cultural differences, is heartwarming.
WELCOMING NEW EXPERIENCES VS. CLINGING TO TRADITIONS: The Jewish adults in Esther's life stress the importance of staying true to her heritage, but she's curious to know more about all the different cultural and religious traditions she's discovering among her new Cuban neighbors.
| Empfohlen (von): | 10 |
|---|---|
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2021 |
| Genre: | Romane & Erzählungen |
| Rubrik: | Kinder & Jugend |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 288 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780525516491 |
| ISBN-10: | 0525516492 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Behar, Ruth |
| Hersteller: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Maße: | 194 x 126 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Ruth Behar |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 31.08.2021 |
| Gewicht: | 0,228 kg |
CELEBRATION OF CUBA'S DIVERSITY: Esther's first friends in the small town of Agramonte are Afro-Cuban and Chinese.
EYE-OPENING IMMIGRATION/REFUGEE STORY: Esther is shocked when Cuba suddenly starts limiting entry to Jews fleeing the Nazis-a policy that has uncomfortable parallels with the situation at our southern border today.
FASCINATING PIECE OF HISTORY: Readers are likely unfamiliar with the Jewish communities that developed in Cuba as a result of World War II.
POWERFUL AND POIGNANT: Esther's story is hopeful, but doesn't shy away from the realities of the war.
CELEBRATES COMMUNITY: The warm welcome Esther's new community gives her, and the support they offer despite their cultural differences, is heartwarming.
WELCOMING NEW EXPERIENCES VS. CLINGING TO TRADITIONS: The Jewish adults in Esther's life stress the importance of staying true to her heritage, but she's curious to know more about all the different cultural and religious traditions she's discovering among her new Cuban neighbors.
| Empfohlen (von): | 10 |
|---|---|
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2021 |
| Genre: | Romane & Erzählungen |
| Rubrik: | Kinder & Jugend |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 288 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780525516491 |
| ISBN-10: | 0525516492 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Behar, Ruth |
| Hersteller: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Maße: | 194 x 126 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Ruth Behar |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 31.08.2021 |
| Gewicht: | 0,228 kg |
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