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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"The inspiring true story of one young girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds"--
In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city--particularly the Jewish people that live there--Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kinderstransport--a rescue...
4) The children of Willesden Lane: beyond the kindertransport: a memoir of music, love, and survival
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IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 11
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920L
Language
English
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Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Jura's escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport.
Jewish musical prodigy Lisa Jura has a wonderful life in Vienna. But when the Nazis start closing in on the city, life changes irreversibly. Although he has three daughters, Lisa's father is only able to secure one berth on the Kindertransport. The family decides...
Jewish musical prodigy Lisa Jura has a wonderful life in Vienna. But when the Nazis start closing in on the city, life changes irreversibly. Although he has three daughters, Lisa's father is only able to secure one berth on the Kindertransport. The family decides...
5) The children of Willesden Lane: beyond the kindertransport :a memoir of music, love, and survival
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Here, in a hostel on Willesden Lane, Lisa Jura's music would become a beacon of hope for other displaced children who would cheer her on as she fought to realize her musical dreams.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Mona Golabek shares the story of her mother Lisa Jura Golabek's escape from Austria to London on the Kindertransport. In London, in a hostel on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music inspires other displaced children, and they, in turn, cheer her on in her efforts to realize her musical potential.
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