
Hiding from the Nazis in Plain Sight
A Graphic Novel Biography of Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya
Lydia Lukidis(Author)
Capstone Press
Published on 1. January 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-6690-6200-4 (ISBN)
Description
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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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
96 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6690-6200-4 (9781669062004)
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Persons
Lydia Lukidis is the author of more than 50 trade and educational books for children. They include Deep, Deep, Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench (Capstone Editions, 2023), a Crystal Kite Award winner, a 2024 Forest of Reading Honour Book, Ontario Library Association, and a Cybils Award nominee, as well as Dancing Through Space: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights (Albert Whitman & Company, 2024). A resident of Quebec, Canada, and a science enthusiast, Lydia incorporates her scientific studies and everlasting curiosity into her books. Visit her website at lydialukidis.com.