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Lisa of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Music and Survival During World War II

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Description:Musician, performer, and educator Mona Golabek's inspiring story of her mother's escape from the Holocaust as a child to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by her highly acclaimed theatrical performances and beloved Hachette backlist favorite The Children of Willesden Lane, is now available for even younger audiences in an early chapter book format. In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city -- especially its Jewish population -- Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They secured passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, and chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family where she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope for all of her peers.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lisa of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Music and Survival During World War II. To get started finding Lisa of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Music and Survival During World War II, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Musician, performer, and educator Mona Golabek's inspiring story of her mother's escape from the Holocaust as a child to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by her highly acclaimed theatrical performances and beloved Hachette backlist favorite The Children of Willesden Lane, is now available for even younger audiences in an early chapter book format. In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city -- especially its Jewish population -- Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They secured passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, and chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family where she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope for all of her peers.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lisa of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Music and Survival During World War II. To get started finding Lisa of Willesden Lane: A True Story of Music and Survival During World War II, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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