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In the summer of 1944, Christine, a teenager from Upstate New York, meets Adam, a Yugoslavian Jewish refugee who is staying at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter. Their unexpected romance develops despite their parents’ doubts about their compatibility. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the anti‑Jewish prejudice of the era, the story explores the hardships faced by Jewish refugees in America and the personal courage required to overcome preconceptions.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Miriam Bat-Ami
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