Hold On to Your Music : The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0316463086
ISBN-13
9780316463089
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Imprint
Little, Brown Young Readers
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 11th, 2021
Print length
40 Pages
Weight
186 grams
Dimensions
21.50 x 37.40 x 0.70 cms
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Mona Golabek's inspiring story of her mother's escape from the Holocaust as a child to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by her highly acclaimed theatrical performances and beloved Hachette backlist favourite The Children of Willesden Lane, is now available for the youngest audiences in illustrated form.
Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl''s escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane.
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. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation.
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. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation.
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