Hiding from the Nazis in plain sight : a graphic novel biography of Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya / by Lydia Lukidis ; illustrated by Aleksandar Sotirovski.

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Summary: "Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They each eventually escaped individually and were reunited, but how would they survive the rest of the war? By hiding their true identities and becoming musical entertainment for German soldiers. Learn about their story of survival in this inspiring graphic novel"-- Provided by publisher.
Series: Barrier breakers
Graphic library.
Format: Book
Author/Creator: Lukidis, Lydia, author.
Published: North Mankato : Capstone Press, 2024
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Other Authors/Editors: Sotirovski, Aleksandar, illustrator.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Ages 8-11

Grades 4-6

Subjects: Pianists--Biography--Juvenile literature. Pianists--Biography--Comic books, strips, etc. Jewish musicians--Biography--Juvenile literature. Jewish musicians--Biography--Comic books, strips, etc. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Personal narratives--Juvenile literature. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Personal narratives--Comic books, strips, etc. Biographies. Biographical comics. Educational comics. Comics (Graphic works) Personal narratives. Dawson, Zhanna--Juvenile literature. Boldt, Frina--Juvenile literature.

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