The story of Lisa Jura's journey through World War II and of the extraordinary gift that became her enduring legacy to her daughter, Mona Golabek: the gift of music. With a numbered tag around her neck and little in her suitcase — Lisa fled her beloved homeland on the famed Kindertransport, Lisa became an inspiration for the children of the Willesden Lane orphanage, as they became her surrogate family.

is being hailed by educators and students across America and is the subject of a five part documentary series and feature film. You can view the video online at www.learner.org, which provides rich educational resources for teachers wishing to share the book with their students. (You can view the video online at no charge by registering at the Learner.org website.)

Children of Willesden Lane

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