Marika by Andrea Cheng
As a young girl in Budapest in the 1930s, Marika dreams of growing up to be a scientist or maybe an explorer. An older brother who never tells her anything, a beloved rag doll, an embarrassing mother, school, friends--Marika's life revolves around ordinary things until her father decides to build a wall in their home, creating separate living quarters for himself. Why can't they live together, like her friend Zsofi's family? Then, when Marika is fifteen, the Germans occupy Budapest, and war surrounds her. Her ordinary life disintegrates as her friends and family separate. Forced into hiding, Marika begins to understand the fragility and strength of the bonds among family and friends, and gradually she comes to terms with her shattered world.Andrea Cheng is the author of various children's novels, including the critically acclaimed Anna Wang middle-grade series, which critics describe as soft, accessible, and just perfect. Her books will continue to inspire readers even after she passed away in 2015. Andrea Cheng's website is andreacheng.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781886910782 |
| ISBN 10 | 1886910782 |
| Title | Marika |
| Author | Andrea Cheng |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Front Street Inc |
| Year published | 2002-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Prizes | Commended for Sydney Taylor Book Award (Older Readers) 2002 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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