Lisa of Willesden Lane
A True Story of Music and Survival During World War II
$23.24
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
29 October 2024
Summary
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 mus…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316463065 |
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| ISBN-10: | 031646306X |
| Author: | Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 29 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 132mm x 14mm |
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About The Author
Mona Golabek
Mona Golabek is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, internationally celebrated concert pianist, and star of the one-woman show The Pianist of Willesden Lane.
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