Despite this audiobook's dark historical setting, Carlotta Brentan delivers a glowing performance. Author Lia Levi recounts her childhood in Italy during WWII. Brentan captures a child's gradual understanding of why she can't go to her hometown school anymore, why her family must move to find work, and why she must drop her Jewish identity. The more Lia learns about Mussolini and the war brewing around her, the more her eyes are opened to injustice and racism. Brentan elicits further empathy from listeners as Lia's family members put on a brave face for her safety and comfort. Scenes of rare happy moments, brightly performed, give listeners hope for Lia's future. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with a powerful author's note to readers.
1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice-until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes.
Now there are laws saying Jewish children can't go to school, Jews can't work, or go on vacation. It's difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city.
As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be “just a girl” again?
The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the WWII Jewish canon.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with a powerful author's note to readers.
1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice-until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes.
Now there are laws saying Jewish children can't go to school, Jews can't work, or go on vacation. It's difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city.
As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be “just a girl” again?
The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the WWII Jewish canon.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
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BN ID: | 2940176124231 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 03/22/2022 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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