When Anna's family is kicked out of Russia by the Czar's soldiers, they make the long trek to America. Told with a lot of charm and resilience, the book deals with kindness and optimism in the face of persecution and despair. It's a beautiful story based on the author's family history that traces their journey to freedom. A very apropos book for the times that we are living in and a good introduction to what anti-Semitism is for children 7 and up. If you can get a copy of the book, the illustrations are exquisite.