My name is Hanna. I am 15. I am Latvian. I have a boyfriend and I am a dancer. But none of that is important any more. Because the Nazis have arrived, and I am Jewish. This is my story.
Vanessa Curtis Books
This author crafts compelling historical novels for young adults, often delving into complex themes of loss and resilience. Her masterful storytelling penetrates deeply into the human psyche, exploring the impact of historical events on individuals. With a distinctive style characterized by engaging prose and meticulously developed characters, she draws readers into different times and places. Through her works, the author not only narrates stories but also prompts reflection on the past and its echoes in the present.
Lilah May used to be angry. VERY angry. But not any more. She's got her temper - and her life - back under control. Or has she? Things with her best friend, Bindi, are going from bad to worse. The whereabouts of her brother Jay is still a mystery. And gorgeous Adam Carter is still out of reach. Groo! Can Lilah sort out her family, her friendship and her love life? Or is her anger about to reach all new levels? This funny and moving story is the follow up to The Taming of Lilah May.
Zelah Green Queen of Clean
- 245 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A humorous and insightful story about a girl's journey to cope with her grief.
Lilah May struggles with anger, a feeling that began after an incident involving her brother Jay.
Virginia Woolf's Women
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This is the first biography to concentrate exclusively on Woolf's close and inspirational friendships with the key women in her life, including the caregivers of her Victorian childhood who instilled in her a lifelong battle between creativity and convention: her taciturn sister, Vanessa Bell; enigmatic artist Dora Carrington; complex writer Katherine Mansfield; aristocratic novelist Vita Sackville-West; and riotous, militant composer Ethel Smyth.
