The Children of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Hope and Survival During World War II (Young Readers Edition)

By: Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen

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Synopsis: A young readers' edition of an important and inspiring true story of hope and survival during World War II.Fourteen-year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler's armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. Able to secure passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, they chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family while she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope. A memoir of courage and the power of music to uplift the human spirit, this compelling tribute to one special young woman and the lives she touched will both educate and inspire young readers.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 224 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780316554879
Related ISBNs:: 9780316554886
Publisher:: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Date of Addition:: 10/31/23
Copyrighted By:: Mona Golabek
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality, Music
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Adapted by:: Emil Sher