The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree
Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1942. Emmy has the voice of an angel but hasnÎt sung a note since a family tragedy. With war looming, her father plans to ship her off to a singing school in England for safety. But all Emmy wants to do is stay in Batavia with her best friend, Bakti, even if it means putting up with her snooty classmate, Violet. Then the Japanese army invadesÑand as war erupts in the Dutch East Indies, EmmyÎs world falls apart. When her own actions sabotage her chance to evacuate the island, Emmy is captured and confined in the Tjideng prisoner-of-war camp with other women and children. Separated from her family and friends, and silenced by her grief, Emmy will need all her strength to survive the war, find her voice, and reclaim her freedom.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Grade Level
- 5-9
- Trim Size
- 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
- Page Count
- 320
- Dewey Number
- FIC
FEATURES
Author's Note, Map
BINDING
Titles in This Series (Total of 1)
| Book Title | ISBN # | Copyright | CDN List | Disc. % | Disc. Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree  | 9781631638206 | 2024 (PB) | $22.50 | 20% | $18.00 | Available |
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