Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780063083899)

A Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable!

A Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist!

The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias "Anna") and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna's son).

She wouldn't be Zhanna. She'd use an alias. A for Anna. A for alive.

When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world's top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold, death march. When a guard turns a blind eye, Zhanna flees with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved sheet music, and her father's final plea: "I don't care what you do. Just live."

This incredible true story in-verse about sisterhood, survival, and music is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, and Alan Gratz.

Includes extensive back matter with original letters and photographs, additional information, and materials for further reading.

A NERDY BOOK CLUB 2022 BEST NOVEL-IN-VERSE BOOK!A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2022 BEST BOOK FOR KIDS!A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST INFORMATIONAL BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS OF 2022!

Author: Susan Hood, Greg Dawson
ISBN-10: 0063083892
ISBN-13: 9780063083899
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 03/22/2022
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517502 / Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis (May 2022)


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2022
Booklist 02/01/2022 pg. 48
Publishers Weekly 04/04/2022
School Library Journal 02/03/2023 pg. 1