One girl. One locket. One journey across the ocean.
In 1932, deaf eleven-year-old Anika Bohdan escapes famine-depleted Ukraine with one hope: to reunite with her papa, Tato, in America. After a perilous ocean voyage, she arrives in Manhattan alone and frightened. When Tato does not show up to meet her, Anika sets out to find him. Barely speaking English, she must navigate a strange and overwhelming city, dependent on the kindness of strangers, the companionship of a stray dog, and the strength of her own will. All she has is her treasured locket and the memory of her papa’s smile. Failure means losing Tato forever. This heartfelt story explores resilience, identity, and finding one’s voice against the backdrop of historical upheaval.
Genre: Historical Fiction (Coming of Age)
Age Suggestion: Middle Grade
Tropes: Found family, Courageous young heroine, Animal companion (Golden Retriever), Journey/quest, Lost parent, Kind strangers, Survival against the odds, Identity & belonging, Hope in hardship, Coming‑of‑age resilience
Trigger / CW: None
Spice Warning: None
Author: Havelah Mclat
Format: Paperback / Hardcover ✨SIGNED✨ (+Free goodies from the author)
Page Count: 220
Publication Date: March 23, 2026
ISBN: PB: 9798218880644 - HC: 9798295619366
Series: N/A
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One girl. One locket. One journey across the ocean.
In 1932, deaf eleven-year-old Anika Bohdan escapes famine-depleted Ukraine with one hope: to reunite with her papa, Tato, in America. After a perilous ocean voyage, she arrives in Manhattan alone and frightened. When Tato does not show up to meet her, Anika sets out to find him. Barely speaking English, she must navigate a strange and overwhelming city, dependent on the kindness of strangers, the companionship of a stray dog, and the strength of her own will. All she has is her treasured locket and the memory of her papa’s smile. Failure means losing Tato forever. This heartfelt story explores resilience, identity, and finding one’s voice against the backdrop of historical upheaval.
Genre: Historical Fiction (Coming of Age)
Age Suggestion: Middle Grade
Tropes: Found family, Courageous young heroine, Animal companion (Golden Retriever), Journey/quest, Lost parent, Kind strangers, Survival against the odds, Identity & belonging, Hope in hardship, Coming‑of‑age resilience
Trigger / CW: None
Spice Warning: None
Author: Havelah Mclat
Format: Paperback / Hardcover ✨SIGNED✨ (+Free goodies from the author)
Page Count: 220
Publication Date: March 23, 2026
ISBN: PB: 9798218880644 - HC: 9798295619366
Series: N/A
Coming Soon
