The Streetcar to Life
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of 1943 Rome, this middle grade novel follows a twelve-year-old Jewish boy and his devoted mother as they navigate the dangers of Nazi occupation. With the help of a diverse group of strangers, they employ cleverness and compassion to evade capture during the city's last Nazi roundup. Themes of survival, identity, and the power of human kindness are woven throughout this poignant tale, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
