{"product_id":"hold-on-to-your-music-the-inspiring-true-story-of-the-children-of-willesden-lane-paperback","title":"Hold on to Your Music: The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMona Golabek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLee Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmil Sher\u003c\/b\u003e (Adapted by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel \u003ci\u003eThe Children of Willesden Lane\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Children of Willesden Lane\u003c\/i\u003e has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMona Golabek \u003c\/b\u003eis a Grammy-nominated recording artist, internationally celebrated concert pianist, star of the one-woman show \u003ci\u003eThe Pianist of Willesden Lane, \u003c\/i\u003eand author of \u003ci\u003eThe Children of Willesden Lane. \u003c\/i\u003eShe has traveled the globe sharing her mother's inspirational message. This story will soon be a major motion picture.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLee Cohen \u003c\/b\u003eis a journalist, screenwriter, and poet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmil Sher \u003c\/b\u003eis an author and playwright living in Toronto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonia Possentini \u003c\/b\u003eis a fine artist and illustrator living in Modena, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768630280480,"sku":"9780316463089","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f1b8090efddf65a52dd6c7fe74b60a40.webp?v=1780334193","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hold-on-to-your-music-the-inspiring-true-story-of-the-children-of-willesden-lane-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}