Sara's Journey

A brave girl's adventurous journey from Bolshevik Russia to the brand-new State of Israel Sara, a Jewish 12-year-old in 1919 Russia, has spunk, independence, and a deep commitment to her heritage. Suddenly orphaned under mysterious circumstances, her home and shtetl destroyed, Sara begins a daring journey toward Budapest and her eventual destination, Palestine. On this amazing odyssey, Sara meets fascinating people of all sorts. She makes new friends from different backgrounds, finds loving relatives, and faces up to tough enemies. Set against a backdrop of stormy historical events?pogroms, the influenza epidemic, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the struggle to create the State of Israel?this riveting young-adult novel is told with warmth, grace, and subtlety. Engaging from the very beginning, the story has many creative, credible twists and turns, leading to an uplifting ending. And with its perfect balance of adventure and emotion, it is full of page-turning appeal for children, and the adults in their lives. Through the heart and mind of Sara, young readers will experience a world of connections between generations, genders, cultures, religions, and nationalities. As they follow this tale of a brave and imaginative girl, whose uncertainties mature into determination and a life based on sturdy values, they will discover that although she sometimes misjudges people and makes mistakes, she learns well. Sara grows into a true follower of her father's wise advice: ?Be bold and brave, but not foolhardy.?