{"product_id":"finding-zasha-paperback","title":"Finding Zasha - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRandi Barrow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heroic and daring WWII story perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1941, the Germans began the long, bloody siege on Leningrad. During the chaos, twelve-year-old Ivan is sent to live with relatives when his mother's job is moved to the mountains. But it is a long and dangerous journey to get out of Leningrad. After settling into a new town it falls under Nazi occupation and Ivan is picked by Axel Recht, an especially heinous soldier, to come work for the Nazis. One of Ivan's more pleasant tasks is to train Alex's dogs. Yet Ivan is determined to use his position to undermine the Nazis and rescue the dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Ivan underestimates Axel's attachment to Zasha and Thor, and soon finds himself being hunted by a ruthless soldier who will stop at nothing to get his dogs back. As World War II rages around them, Ivan must find a way to hide from Axel, protect Zasha and Thor, avoid the constant barrage of deadly bombings, and survive in the devastating conditions of a city cut off from the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandi Barrow the author of \u003ci\u003eSaving Zasha\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding Zasha\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to being an author, she is also an attorney and amateur historian. When dogs entered her life a dozen years ago, the effect was profound, and dogs have continued to inspire her writing. Randi lives in Los Angeles with her husband, musician\/composer Arthur Barrow, and their Chihuahua mix companion, Manuel. Visit Randi's website at randibarrow.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 7.58 x 5.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finding Zasha\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735763849279,"sku":"9780545452199","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a284c6bc8b51f6df5761198f8bb9b601.webp?v=1765144588","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/finding-zasha-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}