‘The children were all supposed to return to their families when it was over, but this would prove impossible, for millions of Jews had perished in the Holocaust’ Read More »
News for Being Lena Levi
‘A brilliantly written story of identity and history.A truly gripping and compelling read.’ Read More »
‘it is simple enough to offer a good story to younger readers, while at the same time touching on darker times and deeper issues. Lena’s story of a search for identity and personal meaning has a wide appeal’ Read More »
‘fast-paced and quickly engages you in wanting to find out what happens next. Cole shows the emotional and physical journey Marlene (Lena) undertakes as she grapples with issues of trust, faith, self and sense of place’ Read More »
‘I really enjoyed this book. The descriptive passages brought scenes and credible characters to life very quickly’ Read More »
Chapter One
ENGLAND, MAY 1950
Mum looked odd, kind of pasty, as she opened the front door. I slung my heavy, half-term satchel with my dirty sports kit in it onto the hall floor. I hung my panama hat and blazer on the coat stand as usual, but instead of heading for the kitchen with promises of supper, Mum tugged at the hem of my skirt, fiddled with my tie and plaits and looked me up and down. Read More »
‘I experienced her feelings as if they were my own. This was an enjoyable read, and I was and am curious about what happens next’ Read More »
‘…opened my eyes to the dilemmas faced by people from two opposite cultures. I would now like to read more from this author…’ Read More »
‘Life as a teen is hard enough without suddenly discovering you were born Jewish and then brought up a Christian … Being Lena Levi was a powerful read. I read it in just one sitting and can highly recommend it’ Read More »
‘ … a unique and new perspective to the many stories on this topic. A special coming of age story filled with love and exploration of letting someone you love go and finding your own way as a young adult.’ Read More »