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"The true story of a girl who traveled on the Kindertransport during World War II and her experiences during a time of war"--Provided by publisher.

"The inspiring true story of one young girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds"--Provided by publisher.

In 1938 Trudi Kanter was a hat designer for the best-dressed women in Vienna. She was stunningly beautiful, chic, charismatic, and frequented the most elegant cafes with her many suitors. She flew to Paris regularly to see the latest fashions. She soon fell deeply in love with businessman Walter Ehrlich. As Hitler's tanks rolled into Austria, the world this young Jewish couple knew collapsed. Their flight from Vienna to Prague to blitzed London details her courage, resourcefulness, and perseverance that kept them both safe. Found in a secondhand bookshop in London and first published in 1984, this book gives readers a second chance to discover Trudi's story. She died in 1992.

Examines the life of eighteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven, discussing his difficult childhood, early gift for music, volatile personality, hearing loss, and the influence of other composers on his work. Includes twenty-one related activities.

From 1939 to 1945, a Jewish family struggles to survive in occupied China; young Ilse by remaining optimistic, her older brother by joining a resistance movement, her mother by maintaining connections to the past, and her father by playing the violin that had been his livelihood.

Chronicles the life of Maria Anna Mozart, the talented sister of Wolfgang, discussing the societal values that hindered her musical career, and describing Maria's persistent love of the piano and daily practice.