Julie Thomas

Beautiful and mysterious, The Keeper of Secrets by Julie Thomas follows a priceless violin across generations—from WWII to Stalinist Russia to the gilded international concert halls of today—and reveals the loss, love, and secrets of the families who owned it. In 1939 Berlin, 14-year-old Simon Horowitz’s world is stirred by his father's 1742 Guarneri del Gesu violin. When Nazis march across Europe and Simon is sent to Dachau, he finds unexpected kindness, and a chance to live. In the present day, orchestra conductor Rafael Gomez finds himself inspired by Daniel Horowitz, a 14-year-old violin virtuoso who refuses to play. When Rafael learns that the boy's family once owned a precious violin believed to have been lost forever, Rafael seizes the power of history and discovers a family story like no other.

A Novel

The Keeper of Secrets

A story of courage and bravery from a Jew behind enemy lines during the Second World War. How many secrets can one family hold? Levi Horowitz isn't a natural-born soldier. But in November 1938, Berlin is a volatile place for a Jew, and the talented young musician secures passage to Switzerland. Instead, Levi is taken to a Danish border checkpoint and from then on his war becomes secret, even from those he loves best. In 2017, a recording emerges, showing Levi in 1945 and revealing a story in equal parts shocking and heroic. It is a journey that leads him face-to-face with Hitler, and into a position to change the final outcome of the war. Levi's War follows on from the enthralling historical novels The Keeper of Secrets and Rachel's Legacy, this time tracing the story of the eldest Horowitz son. Whether you're discovering Julie Thomas's books for the first time, or making a return visit to the saga of the Horowitz family, Levi's War will leave you utterly breathless. Praise for The Keeper of Secrets 'Thomas's writing comes alive when describing the glories of music and the alchemy of its extraordinary practitioners. She has also managed to portray the horror of life in Dachau with pinpoint accuracy and emotional conviction.' NZ Listener 'Originally self-published as an ebook, gaining widespread popularity and rave reviews, The Keeper of Secrets is the culmination of years of meticulous research, for which the reader reaps the rewards. Prepare to be swept up in a captivating story that both entertains and informs.' Australian Women's Weekly 'I can see why it's been so successful. The Keeper of Secrets is holocaust fiction with a difference, a compelling tale about a precious violin and the people who love, play and covet it.' Herald on Sunday

Levi's War

De jongen, de viool en de meester

Much anticipated sequel to THE KEEPER OF SECRETS, following the fortunes of the Horowitz family from pre-war Berlin to the present. Dr Jakob (Kobi) Voight is an artist and an art history lecturer at Melbourne University.

Rachel's Legacy

Vlak voor de oorlog staat een Joodse vrouw noodgedwongen haar baby af

Rachels verzet / druk 1

Blood, Wine and Chocolate

Predicting leaching potential of current and historic climates on thre soils in the Dunnigan Hills, California

Donna Farland-Smith

"This book uses lessons linked to children's trade books to engage students in discovering who scientists and engineers are and what they do. A follow-up to "Eureka! Grade 3-5 Science Activities and Stories," this book is for K-2 learners. The easy-to-use lessons focus on science and engineering practices such as asking questions and defining problems, planning and carrying out investigations, and analyzing and interpreting data. Each practice comes to life through engaging, trade book-based lessons that highlight scientists' work while introducing skill-building inquiry-based investigations. The lessons support the NGSS, include recommended teaching strategies, have a learning-cycle format, and examine the character traits of the featured scientists and engineers that helped each to succeed"--

K-2 Science Activities and Stories

Eureka, Again!

‘Levi’s strijd’ van Julie Thomas: terwijl zijn familie denkt dat hij veilig in Londen is, maakt een Joodse man zich op voor zijn eigen gevecht. Levi Horowitz is van nature niet het type om soldaat te worden. Maar als hij Duitsland moet ontvluchten in 1938, nemen de omstandigheden een wending die hij nooit had kunnen voorzien. Uiteindelijk meldt hij zich vrijwillig als parachutist en speelt hij een belangrijke rol in het redden van de Joden in het Italiaanse Assisi. Pas na zijn overlijden, decennia later, hoort zijn familie van zijn heldendaden. ‘Levi’s strijd’ vertelt het verhaal van de oudste zoon van de familie Horowitz. Het is het los te lezen vervolg op ‘De jongen, de viool en de meester’ en ‘Rachels verzet’.

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