{"product_id":"alias-anna-a-true-story-of-outwitting-the-nazis-isbn-9780063083905","title":"Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe wouldn’t be Zhanna.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe’d use an alias.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA for Anna.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA for alive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \u003cem\u003eLifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, \u003c\/em\u003eand 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\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NERDY BOOK CLUB 2022 BEST NOVEL-IN-VERSE BOOK!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2022 BEST BOOK FOR KIDS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST INFORMATIONAL BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS OF 2022!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThis lyrical book is one of the most truthful survivor stories I’ve ever read. I think this book will be a page-turner for adolescents.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack Kliger, President and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA profound and powerful story of the Holocaust, told with heart, soul, and music.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn Lasky, Newbery Honoree and winner of the National Jewish Book Award\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA harrowing and remarkable story of strength and survival.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppended with generous back matter, this offers a revealing look at an underreported Holocaust chapter. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHood tells Zhanna’s sto­ry through both free verse and a rich array of forms. The use of poet­ry is effec­tive, echo­ing in its com­plex­i­ty the music of a sin­gu­lar life caught in the chaos of history. This high­ly rec­om­mend­ed book includes exten­sive back­ground mate­r­i­al, pho­tos, sources, lists of musi­cal com­po­si­tions, and poet­ic forms. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJewish Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[A] hard-hitting nonfiction biography told in verse. [An] accessible portrait of two talented and determined teens. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the Audio Edition: \"A touching story of art, struggle, and overcoming persecution, with a narration that is a testament to survival.\"   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tribute to the power of girls. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sydney Taylor Schmooze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling book of loss and perseverance will stay with readers long after they have finished. . . 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