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Set against the backdrop of WWII, the story follows Stephie Steiner, a Jewish girl who has fled Nazi-occupied Vienna for Sweden. As she adjusts to life on a rugged island, Stephie is excited to attend school in Gothenburg, where she meets Sven, a charming older boy with strong anti-Hitler beliefs. While navigating her feelings for Sven, she also grapples with the weight of her family's struggles back home and the pervasive threat of Nazi ideology. Through these challenges, Stephie learns the true value of unexpected friendships.

Set against the backdrop of WWII and the Holocaust, the story follows two Jewish sisters who escape Austria in search of safety. Their journey leads them to Sweden, where they navigate the challenges of displacement and the struggle to build a new life amidst the horrors they left behind. Themes of resilience, family bonds, and the quest for hope in dark times are central to their experience as they confront the realities of war and their enduring spirit.