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Starred Review on March 1, 2015 | Multimedia Review
Gr 1–3—In 1897, life is peaceful in Solomon and Anna's small Jewish village in Russia. Suddenly, upon orders from the czar, soldiers destroy homes and religious artifacts. Everyone in the village is frightened, and they realize the only way to have freedom is to leave for America. Solomon, a well-regarded house painter, and his wife, Anna, skilled in mathematics, plan to leave Russia when they have saved enough money for passage. However, Anna persuades...Log In or Sign Up to Read More