Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996
A Faraway Island
Two sisters escape to Sweden during WWII, facing isolation and uncertainty about their family's fate.
256 pages· 53,969 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Summary: In 1939, sisters Stephie and Nellie flee Vienna for Sweden, escaping the Nazis. While Nellie adapts quickly, Stephie struggles with isolation on a harsh island and a stern foster mother. As war rages on, Stephie faces hostility at school and worries about her parents' safety. Will she ever reunite with her family, or remain stranded in a foreign land? Discover the resilience and hope that guide her journey.
