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The World that We Knew posted by Robyn

Hanni, a mother in Berlin during WWII, must send her 12 year old daughter Lea to safety.  She is unable to flee with her child, as she is taking care of her ailing mother.  Hanni reaches out to a nearby rabbi, but his young daughter Ettie is the one who helps by creating a Golem, a mystical Jewish creature who will protect Lea on her escape and travels.  Ava is brought to life and becomes Lea’s protector and friend.  Alice Hoffman's latest novel, The World that We Knew, story follows the journeys and adventures of Ettie, Lea, Ettie, and Ava - a very unique golem with very human characteristics.  This title is also available in audio.

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