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‘So heart-rending and familiar, and so brilliantly, unforgettably different.’
– Morris Gleitzman, bestselling author of Once
Emma is a young student about to be drawn into what will become the biggest bank heist in European history: swapping 50 million guilders’ worth of forged treasury bonds for real ones – right under the noses of the Nazis. Emma’s life – and the lives of thousands, including a little girl named Hanna – hangs in the balance.
Almost seventy years later, Annick discovers something surprising about her family. Her grandmother needs a bone marrow donor but none of her relatives is a match. In fact, they are not even related. Desperate to find a living blood relative, Annick dives into the past, aided by her grandmother’s only childhood possession, five copper etchings, and the name of their maker: Emma Bergsma.
In this stranger-than-fiction graphic novel, Maria van Lieshout weaves a tale about family, courage and the power of art. Deeply personal yet universal, Song of a Blackbird sheds light on a remarkable WWII story and sends a powerful message about compassion and resistance.
Perfect for:
– Readers aged 14 and up who are fascinated by the Dutch Resistance during WWII
– Lovers of graphic memoirs such as Maus and Persepolis
– Parents, teachers and librarians seeking texts and perspectives about the Holocaust
– Anyone who has read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
ISBN: 9781761181795
Publication date: 04/03/2025
Price: $29.99
RRP: $29.99
Format: Paperback
Temporarily out of stock
Publishing status: Active
Author: van Lieshout, Maria
Imprint: Allen and Unwin
