Sara's Journey

By David L. Shapiro

A brave girl's adventurous journey from Bolshevik Russia to the Zionists' settlement in the Holy Land.

Sara, a Jewish 12-year-old in 1919 Russia, has spunk, independence, and a deep commitment to her heritage. Suddenly orphaned under mysterious circumstances, her home and shtetl destroyed, Sara begins a daring journey toward Budapest and her eventual destination, Palestine. On this amazing odyssey, Sara meets fascinating people of all sorts. Set against a backdrop of stormy historical events--pogroms, the influenza epidemic, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the struggle to create the State of Israel--this riveting young-adult novel is told with warmth, grace, and subtlety. Through the heart and mind of Sara, young readers will experience a world of connections between generations, genders, cultures, religions, and nationalities. Sara grows into a true follower of her father's wise advice: "Be bold and brave, but not foolhardy."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827607768
• ISBN13: 9780827607767
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

review of "Sara's Journey"

The author does an excellent job writing about an interesting period of life. He writes with much sensitivity and excitement. It's a book children as well as adults will enjoy. I hope this author comes out with more books!