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Emil Sher

Author of Young Man with Camera

11+ Works 139 Members 13 Reviews 1 Favorited

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Sher, Emil
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male
Nationality
Canada
Places of residence
Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Delightfully bright and warm, "Away" is a very sweet children's book about the relationship between a mom and a daughter, summer camp, nostalgia, and growing up. The sticky note narrative was well executed and makes for a fun read.
 
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deborahee | 4 other reviews | Feb 23, 2024 |
In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city--particularly the Jewish people that lived there--Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport--a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her.… (more)
 
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Quilt18 | Oct 23, 2023 |
T- takes photographs. A kitchen injury earlier in his life left him with burn scars on his face. A kid named Ryan is the ring leader of a group. He's smooth, an excellent student, a golden child - or at least seemed that way to adults. But he's a dangerous, violent, bully. He frames T- for wrong doings. T- spends some time with a homeless woman named Lucy of whom he takes a lot of pictures. When he captures Ryan and his group harassing and hurting her, the stakes get much higher and T-'s best friend takes some collateral damage. T- feels trapped and doesn't trust anyone with the truth.… (more)
 
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ewyatt | 2 other reviews | Sep 17, 2022 |
Note: I received a digital galley through NetGalley.
 
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fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |

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