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  • Letters from Rifka

  • By: Karen Hesse
  • Narrated by: Angela Dawe
  • Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (137 ratings)

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Letters from Rifka

By: Karen Hesse
Narrated by: Angela Dawe
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Publisher's summary

Rifka knows nothing about America when she flees from Russia with her family in 1919. But she dreams that in the new country she will at last be safe from the Russian soldiers and their harsh treatment of the Jews. Throughout her journey, Rifka carries with her a cherished volume of poetry by Alexander Pushkin. In it, she records her observations and experiences in the form of letters to Tovah, the beloved cousin she has left behind.

Strong-hearted and determined, Rifka must endure a great deal: humiliating examinations by doctors and soldiers, deadly typhus, separation from all she has ever known and loved, murderous storms at sea, detainment on Ellis Island - and is if this is not enough, the loss of her glorious golden hair.

Based on a true story from the author's family, Letters from Rifka presents a real-life heroine with an uncommon courage and unsinkable spirit.

©1992 Karen Hesse (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
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they don’t do voices very well but other than that they are great quality and i loved using this app

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one of my favorites

this book is so good. I have read it many times. the narrorator did a great job!

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Great story & narrator

Bought this book to go along with the American Girl Doll book series Rebecca. It tied in wonderfully. My 10 & 7 year old really enjoyed it as did I!

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Heartwarming story

Karen Hesse’s inspirational story is brought to life by the touching narration. Of Angela Dawe.

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Great Story

Great use of words and emotion. Very good book. Gives you a great perspective of what it was like back then

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Beautifully written

I read this book 20 years ago and decided to read it again. I enjoyed it just as much the second time and probably appreciated it even more. Letters from Rifka truly is a must read!

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Wonderful and easy to understand for children

A beautiful piece of history written in a way younger children can understand. A must read!!

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Not my favorite but worth the read.

Quick read, good story about immigration. Not my typical choice of genre, I read it for assignment.

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