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In 1938, Jewish family Clara et al. face the growing menace of Nazi persecution in their Austrian city. Seeking safety, Clara’s parents decide to flee over the mountains into neutral Switzerland. The story follows their perilous journey and the emotional toll on Clara as she confronts the looming threat to her family’s future.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Karen Ackerman
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