Young David has a school assignment to learn about Beethoven and his music. Fortunately, his grandfather can not only play Beethovens music for him, but he can also tell David the story of Beethovens life. David learns that Beethoven learned to play piano at age four and kept composing music his whole life, even after losing his hearing. David cant help but appreciate the man and his music, which people have been listening to and enjoying for more than 200 years.
When the Nazis invade Czechoslovakia in 1941, twelve-year-old Michael and his family are deported from Prague to the Terezin concentration camp, where his mother's will and ingenuity keep them from being transported to Auschwitz and certain death.
The memoir explores the author's harrowing experiences in the Terezin concentration camp during the Holocaust, highlighting his remarkable resilience amid unimaginable adversity. Recognized with prestigious awards, it serves as a powerful companion piece to the bestselling Boy on the Wooden Box, offering poignant insights into survival and the human spirit during one of history's darkest periods.