Cheryl Koenig

Australia might not have a long history but the one it has is rich and filled with a patchwork of migrants who made this country the land of milk and honey it is. It's why, a few centuries later, we still attract people to our shores. With Just One Suitcase is one of those stories that makes us a nation to be proud of.

Life is full of mysteries and Fate plays a massive part in the way our lives play out. Even more so for the two boys, Frici and Istvan - one Jewish, the other Catholic - and a war that destroyed dreams and innocence, yet gave strength and courage that ultimately built a nation.

With Just One Suitcase is an inspirational read that I believe should be in every school library as a tribute to those who made this country a great place to be.… (more)