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Barrier Breakers: Hiding from the Nazis in Plain Sight

Series: Barrier Breakers
5
(3)
Pages
36
Year
2024
Language
English

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Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They eventually escaped individually and were reunited, but how would they survive the rest of the war? By hiding their true identities and becoming musical entertainment for German soldiers. Learn about their story of survival in this inspiring graphic novel.

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"The adventures of lesser-known participants in history are recounted in these four volumes. Jewish girls Zhanna and Frina escape death and use their musical talents to survive in World War II Europe. ­Enslaved Stephen Bishop becomes an expert on ­Mammoth Caves and provides valuable information to tourists. Anna Maria Weems's harrowing escape from slavery is chronicled. Finally, a Confederate sold
Margaret Nunes, formerly at Gwinnet County Public Library, GA

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