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Anna is the daughter of a German man and a Jewish woman, and she aspires to be a celebrated ballerina. As Nazi persecution intensifies, her dream is shattered and she is forced into a work camp. Throughout this ordeal, Anna holds firmly to her Christian faith, which sustains her hope that one day she will be reunited with her mother and sister.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Wendy Lawton
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