Description
A powerful memoir of childhood, courage and finding light during the darkest times, adapted for young readers.
In 1938 Italy, six-year-old Lia loves building sandcastles and struggles with shyness. Then discriminatory laws change her family’s life: Jewish children are barred from school, her father loses his job, and they must leave their home. As war draws closer, Lia and her sisters hide in a convent, hoping for a future in which she can be just a girl again.
Written by Lia Levi, illustrated by Jess Mason and translated from Italian by Sylvia Notini. Includes black-and-white illustrations, family photographs and an author’s note.
- Format: Paperback memoir
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publication: 2026 paperback edition
- Pages: 144
- Recommended ages: 8–12 years
- Dimensions: 192 × 130 mm
- ISBN: 9780063065093