Play to the Angel

Set in Vienna in 1938, this poignant chapter book follows twelve-year-old Greta as she grapples with the loss of her beloved brother, Kurt, a talented concert pianist. Despite her widowed mother's emotional distance and lack of encouragement, Greta is determined to follow in Kurt's footsteps and pursue her own musical dreams. The narrative is set against the increasingly dangerous backdrop of Nazi Germany, adding a layer of historical tension and personal peril to Greta's journey of self-discovery and resilience. It's a story about grief, artistic passion, and finding strength amidst adversity.

In Vienna in 1938, in the shadow of an increasingly dangerous Nazi Germany, twelve-year-old Greta pursues her dream of becoming a concert pianist like her dead brother Kurt, despite a lack of support from her widowed mother.