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Winner of National Jewish Book Award.
Ages 8-12.
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Rifka and her family have fled Russia's brutal treatment of the Jews for a new life in America. But the path to freedom is full of terrible obstacles--the humiliating scrutiny of doctors and soldiers, and deadly typhus that strikes the entire family. Finally, when it seems that they have triumphed over every possible hardship, the doctors refuse to let Rifka board the ship to America--and her family must leave without her.. . .
"Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance."
-- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review
Ages 8-12.
FROM BACK COVER:
Rifka and her family have fled Russia's brutal treatment of the Jews for a new life in America. But the path to freedom is full of terrible obstacles--the humiliating scrutiny of doctors and soldiers, and deadly typhus that strikes the entire family. Finally, when it seems that they have triumphed over every possible hardship, the doctors refuse to let Rifka board the ship to America--and her family must leave without her.. . .
"Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance."
-- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review
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