Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Mild Violence,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape,Violence: Suicide,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
1940: Lilia is fifteen when her mother, Alenka, disappears, and she, her father, and sister flee Warsaw for Shanghai, one of the few places that will accept Jews without visas. They struggle to make a life—and wonder if Alenka will find them, if she’s still alive. Author’s note. Sources.
Topics Jews. China. Shanghai. Emigration and immigration. Circus performers. Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945). Twentieth-century history of Shanghai, China.
Lexile 800L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-01-21
JLG Release Date Apr 2019
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
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