Summary
Rifka knows nothing about America when she flees from Russia with her family in 1919. But she dreams that in the new country she will at last be safe from the Russian soldiers and their harsh treatment of the Jews. Throughout her journey, Rifka carries with her a cherished volume of poetry by Alexan... Full description
Summary: |
Rifka knows nothing about America when she flees from Russia with her family in 1919. But she dreams that in the new country she will at last be safe from the Russian soldiers and their harsh treatment of the Jews. Throughout her journey, Rifka carries with her a cherished volume of poetry by Alexander Pushkin. In it, she records her observations and experiences in the form of letters to Tovah, the beloved cousin she has left behind. |
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Item Description: |
Compact discs. Duration: 3:03:00. |
Physical Description: |
3 sound discs (3 hr., 3 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
Audience: |
Ages 9+ |
Production Credits: |
Director, Mel Foster. |
ISBN: |
9781441818126 144181812X |
Author Notes: |
Hesse lives in Vermont with her husband and two teen-aged daughters. (Bowker Author Biography) |