About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a significant life transition, such as moving to a new country or experiencing a sudden change in family circumstances. It provides a gentle way to discuss how a family can remain whole and happy even when they lose their material possessions and their sense of place. This semi-autobiographical novel follows nine-year-old Anna as her family flees Nazi Germany just before the 1933 election. While the historical backdrop is heavy, the story focuses on the day-to-day realities of a child: learning new languages, making friends, and realizing that 'home' is found in people rather than things. It is an ideal introduction to Holocaust history for children aged 8 to 12 because it centers on the refugee experience of displacement and resilience rather than the horrors of the camps.
