{"product_id":"alias-anna","title":"Alias Anna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias \"\"Anna\"\") and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna's son).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe wouldn't be Zhanna. She'd use an alias. A for Anna. A for alive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world's top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold, death march. When a guard turns a blind eye, Zhanna flees with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved sheet music, and her father's final plea: \"\"I don't care what you do. Just live.\"\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis incredible true story in-verse about sisterhood, survival, and music is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, and Alan Gratz.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes extensive back matter with original letters and photographs, additional information, and materials for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA NERDY BOOK CLUB 2022 BEST NOVEL-IN-VERSE BOOK!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2022 BEST BOOK FOR KIDS!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST INFORMATIONAL BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS OF 2022!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"","brand":"Schwabe","offers":[{"title":"Like New","offer_id":48975434449148,"sku":"bh10007444","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/4617\/2412\/files\/12043153482210.jpg?v=1779133077","url":"https:\/\/classroombookshelf.com\/products\/alias-anna","provider":"Classroom Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}