A Place Not Home

by Eva Wiseman

Book Overview

Life in Communist Hungary isn't easy for thirteen-year-old Nelly. Food is scarce and so are clothes. But she has great friends and a special boy she likes, so the hardships are bearable.

When the Hungarian Revolution erupts in 1956, Nelly's world crumbles. Along with the Revolution comes a new tide of anti-Semitism. Nelly's family is Jewish, and her parents are convinced that the family must flee. Everything she cares about - her cozy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0773758348
• ISBN13: 9780773758346
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 7 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

A very good story written with heart and soul.

I enjoyed reading this book and found that I could not put it down. I have shared it with many friends who have enjoyed reading the book as well. The story is written with heartwarming strength and it touched me deeply. Thank You Eva....

This is one of the best books I've ever read

This story touches your heart when you read it. In parts of the book you just think. Why did this happen to these people. This is a very good story because you're learning about history and there's a story behind it. I recomend it strongly.