Author: Esther Hautzig
Main Characters: Esther, her tata and mama, her grandmother, and many other helpful souls
This is a story that begins in Vilna, Poland where the Rudomins were very well-to-do. It is 1941 and Germans were advancing towards Russia. Esther's family was gathered up "arrested" and moved to be relocated in Russia. It was a six week journey that left them in Siberia to work in the gypsum mines. Life was hard and every day was a struggle to survive. The family did survive for 5 years in Siberia until the end of the war. It is true that you can lose everything, except for the love of family or self. This story is very inspiring and left me wanting more. Great book! I would highly recommend this book for 6th graders (middle school agers).
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