There are all sorts of stories about Jews surviving the terror of Hitler. ALIAS ANNA is a true story of Zhanna and Frina, two talented musicians, who managed to survive by hiding in plain sight.
Born in Ukraine, the sisters were surrounded by music. Both played the piano, and at a young age were offered scholarships to a well-known music school. They played concerts and their names were known in Ukraine and beyond.
When the Germans invaded, terror replaced music in their lives. Along with their parents, they were shuffled from place to place knowing that they could be killed at any moment. Their father was able to bribe a guard who let Zhanna escape. She managed to survive and later found out her sister escaped as well.
The sisters were able to change their names with some fake paperwork. Anna and Frina found themselves using their musical talent to entertain other prisoners and even German soldiers as they tried to stay alive and make it to the end of the war.
The story of ALIAS ANNA is the result of a letter written by Zhanna's granddaughter. As part of a school project, the granddaughter asks Zhanna to tell her the story of surviving WWII. Author Susan Hood helps Zhanna's son, Greg Dawson, tell the amazing tale of the two piano playing sisters. Told in verse, their story of survival is not only filled with their music, but also close calls and bravery that are truly inspiring.
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