Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996
A Faraway Island
By Annika Thor, Linda Schenck (Translator)
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.









