Ada and the Magic Mirror
Lucia Stipari
The Forest
Coming of age
Historical
A tale of two young strangers who form a bond as deep as sisters.
It’s the 19th of April 1943 in Warsaw, the capital city of Nazi-occupied Poland. For the feisty and street-smart Zuzanna, 16, it seems like just another day fighting to stay alive in the Warsaw Ghetto, where hundreds of thousands of Jewish people are living in cramped and squalid conditions, with little to no means to survive. That is until Zuzanna is given an unexpected chance to escape, on the condition that she takes the meek and little Hanna, 11, with her.
The story of two girls who form an unlikely friendship as deep as sisters while hiding in a cold, mysterious forest as a courageous battle unfolds nearby: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Together, Zuzanna and Hanna must find new ways to carry on. Can they contain their fears, resolve their differences, and learn to trust and rely on each other fully in such dark and confusing times?
- A coming-of-age story for young readers with a passion for history and adventure.
- This educational tale describes the power of resilience, valour, and sisterhood over fear, adversity, and the unknown.
Publisher:
Mondadori Electa
Target:
10+
Year:
2022
Author
Harriet Webster
Harriet Webster is a British writer of comics and TV and film scripts for children and adults. She loves to tell stories about empowerment and stories based on historical realism, both for her own IPs and those of others. Her most recent collaborations include with Disney Publishing, Mondadori, Movimenti, Rebel Girls and many others.
Author
Riccardo Pieruccini
He began his career as a comic artist and illustrator in 2002, winning the Pierlambicchi d’Oro award and other recognitions in contests such as Lanciano Comics and Comics Wave. He has collaborated with prominent artists like Moreno Burattini and Simone Bianchi, working as a comic artist, illustrator, and storyboarder for companies including Marvel, Star Comics, Mondadori, and Shockdom. He created characters for advertising campaigns for brands like Sammontana and Sofidel. He is also active in film, working on productions by Gabriele Salvatores and others. Since 2007, he has taught sketching and comics at various schools, including Lucca Manga School, and has been collaborating with Lucca Comics & Games since 2006.
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