A memoir of courage, survival, 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. Author's note. Map. Q&A with the author. Time line of the Holocaust. Historical background. Discussion questions and activities. Resources. Black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha The Children of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Hope and Survival During World War II (Young Readers’ Edition)
Level Advanced Readers Plus
Pages Count 288
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Lisa Jura Golabek (1924–1997). Childhood and youth. Austrian Jews. England. Biography. Jewish refugees. Music and musicians. World War II (1939–1945).
Lexile 860L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-04-03
JLG Release Date Aug 2017
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Advanced Readers Plus (Grades 6-8)
Advanced Readers Plus
Advanced Readers Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
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