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Aladdin Paperbacks, 1987-30-04

Journey to America

Journey to America

Sonia Levitin, Author

Charles Robinson, Illustrator

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9780689711305

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A Jewish family fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938 endures innumerable separations before they are once again united.
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Sasha and Anna’s journey from a small Russian village to the bustling streets of New York City brings both challenges and new opportunities. As they navigate a world of uncertainty, their bond as siblings and their connection to their heritage keep them grounded. Through determination and hope, they discover what it means to start over, embrace change, and find a place to belong. A heartfelt story of resilience and courage that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Keywords and Themes: Belonging • Change • Courage • Determination • Emigration • Family • General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Heritage • Historical • Holocaust • Hope • Immigration & Refugees • Juvenile Fiction • New Beginnings • Resilience • Social Themes • Transformation

Readability • 5.2

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 160

Subjects • Jews • Germany • History • 1933-1945 • Fiction • World War • 1939-1945 • Refugees

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Holocaust • Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration, Immigration & Refugees

In 1938, Lisa Platt and her family know something dangerous is happening in Germany. Lately, there have been more and more restrictions for Jews: yellow stars they have to wear, schools they cannot attend, things they are forbidden to do. When their neighbors are arrested for petty reasons, the Platts realize they have to escape.

Forbidden to bring money or possessions out of the country, Lisa's father secretly leaves for America, planning to work until he can send for them. But when conditions in Germany worsen, Lisa, her mother, and her sisters flee to Switzerland to wait, surviving on what little they have in a continent hurtling toward war.

Inspired by Sonia Levitin's own experience of fleeing Germany as a child, this moving novel chronicles one family's bravery in the face of aggression and apathy.

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