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Available
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Publication
Feiwel & Friends (2011), Edition: 1, 208 pages
Description
In 1937, the privileged and relatively carefee life of a fourteen-year-old Jewish girl, whose family emigrated from Odessa, Ukraine, to Shanghai, China, comes to an end when she finds an abandoned baby, her hero, Amelia Earhart, goes missing, and war breaks out with Japan. Based on the author's family history.
Awards
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2012)
Language
Lexile
840L
User reviews
LibraryThing member JeaniaK
I was attracted to the historical premise of Jewish refugees in Shanghai during WWII. Some of the descriptions were very nice, especially the traditions of Shabbat. However, I think the plot and character arc could be stronger.
LibraryThing member Breton07
ANYA's WAR tells the story of a pre WWII Jewish girl whose family has fled Russia to Shanghai in the 1930s. The story focuses on Anya's decision to adopt a Chinese baby who is left by her mother in a crowded place. It is her compassion that keeps Anya strong, despite the prejudice her family faces
Breton Kaiser Taylo
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during the time of occupied Europe. She is surrounded by a close family of grandparents and parents. Despite her mother's initial reaction to her daughter's dilemma, their love and caring for the baby girl she rescues allows her story to be poignant,witty, and inspirational. Moments of this book are despairing.Anya's tenacity, determination, and courage coax us to see the beauty of everyday life, family, and the hope of survival.Breton Kaiser Taylo
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ISBN
0312370938 / 9780312370930