Books like Now by Morris Gleitzman
When her physician parents are sent to Africa, eleven‑year‑old Zelda is left in the care of her grandfather, Felix Salinger, an eight‑hundred‑year‑old Holocaust survivor living in Australia. A devastating incident thrusts the family into turmoil, compelling Zelda and Felix to face unresolved emotions surrounding Felix’s first love, a childhood friend known only as the first Zelda. Through this painful ordeal, the characters confront the past, uncover hidden truths, and discover new bonds of friendship amid the shadows of history.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Morris Gleitzman
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