Books like The lady with the hat by Uri Orlev
After the war, Yulek, the youngest and only survivor of his immediate family, prepares to begin a new life on a kibbutz in Israel. Unbeknownst to him, his aunt, who lives in London, is actively looking for him. The story follows Yulek’s journey as he grapples with his past and the uncertainty of his future in a collective settlement.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Uri Orlev
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