Song of a Blackbird
Maria van Lieshout, illustrated by Maria van Lieshout
This graphic novel moves between Amsterdam during World War II and Amsterdam in 2011. In the earlier story, Emma witnesses Jewish families being deported and becomes involved in resistance work, including hiding and relocating Jewish children and forging documents. In 2011, Annick searches for a bone marrow donor for Oma and discovers that her grandmother was secretly adopted. Her investigation links the family’s past to Emma’s wartime actions.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
