The Yellow Bird Sings
The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner, published by Pan Macmillan on February 25, 2020, is a historical fiction novel set in Poland during World War II. The story follows Róza and her five-year-old daughter, Shira, who are forced to hide in a farmer’s barn after the Jews in their town are rounded up. As they navigate the dangers of their situation, Róza strives to protect Shira from the horrors surrounding them, using silent games and a unique sign language to communicate.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family life amid the turmoil of war, highlighting the bond between parent and child. The narrative centers on themes of survival and hope, as Róza faces an impossible choice that could determine Shira’s fate. With 256 pages, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of resilience in the face of adversity, inviting readers to reflect on the strength of love and the human spirit during one of history’s darkest times.
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Poland, 1941. After the Jews in their town are rounded up, Róza and her five-year-old daughter, Shira, spend day and night hidden in a farmer’s barn. Forbidden from making a sound, only the yellow bird from her mother’s stories can sing the melodies Shira composes in her head. Róza does all she can to take care of Shira and shield her from the horrors of the outside world. They play silent games and invent their own sign language. But then the day comes when their haven is no longer safe, and Róza must face an impossible choice: whether to keep her daughter close by her side, or give her the chance to survive by letting her go . . . The Yellow Bird Sings is a powerfully gripping and deeply moving novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child and the triumph of humanity and hope in even the darkest circumstances.
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