Letters from Cuba

By: Ruth Behar

Narrated by: Rebecca Soler

Pura Belpré Award Winner Ruth Behar's inspiring story of a young Jewish girl who escapes Poland to make a new life in Cuba, while she works to rescue the rest of her family

The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther's father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It's heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything that happens until they're reunited. And she does, recording both the good--the kindness of the Cuban people and her discovery of a valuable hidden talent--and the bad: the fact that Nazism has found a foothold even in Cuba. Esther's evocative letters are full of her appreciation for life and reveal a resourceful, determined girl with a rare ability to bring people together, all the while striving to get the rest of their family out of Poland before it's too late.

Based on Ruth Behar's family history, this compelling story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the most challenging times.

A very special book

I read this book with my 9 year old. It was informative with deep perspective that was told gently enough for them to understand. Many parts made my heart hurt and I was grateful for the happy ending and authors note at the end.

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i like it because i like spanish stuff and i speak Spanish its really good.

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Beautiful story of the pain and joy of migration

Tells a touching and gripping story of migration. The challenges that lead to or even force migration. The challenges of migrating. And the potential beauty of acceptance and love in another country.

Excellent Read!

I am working with my local library and it’s youth book club. This was the November choice. It is an excellent choice. I was absorbed in the story right away. So much so that towards the end I began to worry about the characters. I highly recommend this book for any age. The narrator captures the leads voice with perfection. I can’t wait to chat this book up with the book club. Enjoy!