Notes from The Radical Reader:

• Noble Characters: Clara is just a little girl with a loving Mama and Papa, an older sister named Marta, and her two beloved dolls. But when war comes to Austria, is Clara brave enough to join her family in the flight away from the Nazis?
• Captivating Plots: Betrayal by those they thought were friends. Yellow stars stitched to the coats of innocent children. Swastikas marking streets and walls. When Clara’s Jewish family is no longer safe in Austria, they must flee the country. That means leaving behind all of their beloved possessions, but never Mama’s precious candlesticks. Can Clara devise a way to protect the silver candlesticks, or will the Nazis take them too?
• Elaborate Worlds: Set before the beginning of World War II, the Jews of Austria have been hearing rumors of the deadly Nazi concentration camps. When Papa determines to escape Austria, Clara, Marta, and Mama set out on a dangerous journey to protect themselves and their family.