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In 1944, sixteen-year-old ballerina Edith was sent to Auschwitz and endured unimaginable experiences. When the camp was finally liberated, she was pulled from a pile of bodies, barely alive.

It took me a few moments to realise that the train had stopped. I heard shouts in German and the barks of dogs, and I understood that we had reached out destination. We had arrived at Auschwitz.
The year is 1950, and twelve-year-old Tova Friedman is adjusting to her new life in New York City - but the memories of her past are never far from her mind.
From the Nazi occupation of her hometown to the horrors of Auschwitz, Tova's story is one of incredible courage, resilience, bravery and the enduring power of hope.

Twelve-year-old Max lives in Brisbane with his pilot mum and environmentalist dad, and loves nothing more than meeting up with his friends at the local oval to play footy. He is used to wet and humid summers, but lately the sky is always grey. Even Biance, his neighbour who knows everything, has no answers.
When an unexpected rain bomb hits South East Queensland, nothing can prepare Max and his family for the devastating flood as neighbours struggle to help each other survive. When floodwaters rise, homes are submerged and his newfound friend Trent goes missing, Max must face the greatest challenge of his life.