{"product_id":"a-sky-full-of-song-9781454947844","title":"A Sky Full of Song","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis novel is about a young Jewish girl named Shoshana who immigrates to North Dakota with her family in 1905. She struggles to fit in and hide her Jewish identity, but eventually learns to embrace it as her family's greatest strength. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 July 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Union Square \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis heartwarming, beautifully written middle-grade historical novel delves into an untold American frontier story, destined to become a cherished classic. Set in 1905, in North Dakota, the novel follows the journey of eleven-year-old Shoshana and her family, Jewish immigrants, as they embark on a new life on the prairie. Shoshana revels in the untamed beauty of the plains and the exhilaration of forging a new, American identity. However, her older sister, Libke, struggles to adapt to their new surroundings, missing their Ukrainian village and finding it challenging to learn English and make friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her quest to fit in, Shoshana hides her Jewish identity, despite Libke's insistence on preserving their heritage. This creates a rift between the sisters, testing their bond. Shoshana must delve deep within herself to realize that her family's differences are their greatest strength. Through her exploration of the music that has always resonated with her heart, Shoshana finds new meaning in the Jewish expression \"all beginnings are difficult,\" as well as in the resilience and traditions her people have brought with them to the North Dakota prairie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis novel beautifully portrays the complexities of identity, culture, and the strength of family bonds. It offers a poignant portrayal of the challenges faced by immigrants and their children as they navigate a new world, while also celebrating the beauty of diversity and the power of embracing one's heritage. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of the American frontier and the resilience of the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 140 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781454947844\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susan Lynn Meyer","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44371248611578,"sku":"9781454947844","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1689954679179_book.jpg?v=1690050089","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-sky-full-of-song-9781454947844","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}