Description
The story of Lisa and Sol is set against the background of the true story of the SS St. Louis. A thousand passengers, desperate to flee the Nazis' opression, boar the ship hoping to make fresh starts in friendlier places. Instead, the ship is turned away and forced to return to Europe where ultimately many died. Through the eyes of Sol and Lisa, we see the injustice and heartbreak that were caused byt the prejudice and hatred of so many. Ages 10-13. National Jewish Book Award Finalist 2011