Spring 1954
Theresa Becker is an 11 year old refugee living in a barrack in Austria. Originally from Yugoslavia, Theresa's family considers themselves to be Danube Swabians because they were from Swabia, Germany originally. Once World War II begins, Theresa's family has to move to Austria.
Living near Theresa's family are a cast of unique charcters, such as Herr and Frau Besselmeyer with their chickens. But Theresa's family wants more out of life and finally gets the paperwork to immigrate to Toronto, Canada.
Theresa's best friend, Martin gives her a stone, a "gnome's eye" to offer protection and safety.
And once they arrive in Canada, Theresa is forced to learn to be brave.
Rating: 7 out of 10 stars
