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Frank, a young Hungarian escaping the perils of World War II, arrives in Australia seeking safety and a fresh start. While adjusting to a new country, he is diagnosed with polio and placed in a children’s convalescent hospital. There he meets and falls in love with a fellow patient, and both their families must navigate the challenges of immigration, illness, and cultural adaptation.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Joan London
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