Hold On to Your Music

Name: Hold On to Your Music
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316463133
Price: 34.99 NZD
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The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane

By Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen

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Hold On to Your Music by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen is a touching children's story that follows a young girl's journey during a challenging time. Guided by her love for music and her mother's lessons, she navigates her world with courage and hope. The book beautifully illustrates the power of music to comfort and inspire.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you appreciate inspiring true stories about resilience and the power of music. It follows a young pianist's journey during a turbulent time in history, emphasising the importance of holding onto hope, courage, and creativity in the face of adversity.

Musician, performer, and educator Mona Golabek's inspiring story of her mother's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by her highly acclaimed theatrical performances and beloved Hachette backlist favourite The Children of Willesden Lane.

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In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city—particularly the Jewish people that lived there—Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport, a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children.

As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her.

A true story of courage, survival, and determination, this compelling tribute to a gifted young girl has already touched the lives of many around the world. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation.

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Hold On to Your Music by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen is praised for its poignant storytelling and its meaningful depiction of historical events. Reviews highlight the book's ability to encourage young readers to reflect on perseverance during challenging times, making it an excellent tool for classroom discussions about bravery amidst adversity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316463133

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sonia Possentini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lee Cohen Mona Golabek

About the Author

Mona Golabek is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, internationally celebrated concert pianist, star of the one-woman show The Pianist of Willesden Lane, and author of The Children of Willesden Lane. She has traveled the globe sharing her mother's inspirational message. This story will soon be a major motion picture.

Lee Cohen is a journalist, screenwriter, and poet.

Emil Sher is an author and playwright living in Toronto.

Sonia Possentini is a fine artist and illustrator living in Modena, Italy.