The year is 1897, and gifted violinist Reuven Bloom is fifteen years old. Life for the Jews in Russia is very hard. First Reuvens best friend is captured to serve in the Tsars army, and then his parents and older sister are murdered. Reuvens dreams of music must be set aside. Now he has only one goal- escape. With his baby sister strapped to his back, Reuven sets off toward an unknown freedom. His journey takes him first across Russia, and then ultimately to America. Readers will remember Reuven as the revolutionary who helped Sashie and her family flee from Russia in The Night Journey. In Broken Song, Reuvens own powerful story unfolds.
By:
Kathryn Lasky Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 142g ISBN:9780142407417 ISBN 10: 0142407410 Pages: 154 Publication Date:15 February 2007 Recommended Age: From 10 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Broken Song
An excellent addition to any collection. (School Library Journal)
Short-listed for West Virginia Children's Book Award 2008