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Marianne, an eleven‑year‑old Jewish girl, is among the first two hundred children saved by the Kindertransport, a rescue operation that brought children to London in December 1938. With the outbreak of World War II she is evacuated to Wales, moving through a series of unsuitable homes. Facing uncertainty and hardship, Marianne’s courage and resilience are tested, but a surprise turns her journey toward a hopeful conclusion.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Irene N. Watts
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