Listen for the Singing Author:Jean Little Anna Solden is starting high school with more than her share of worries. She has severely impaired vision, and she's a German immigrant in Canada at the onset of World War II. As if the small print on the black board and her first school dance weren't bad enough, she has to face prejudice and resentment from teachers and neig... more »hbors beacuse of her heritage.
Luckily, her family provides the strength she needs...especially her oldest brother, Rudi. With their encouragement, she's well on her way to facing these pressures head-on. Then the Soldens receive a frightening letter with news of the war in far-off Germany, and Rudi makes a decision that leads to tragedy. For the first time in her life, Anna is the only one who can help.« less
A great story of dealing with physical disabilities, the handicap of being German in North America during World War II, and the importance of family and friends.