"What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper follows the poignant journey of a young Jewish girl named Gerta during the aftermath of the Holocaust. As she navigates her shattered world, Gerta grapples with loss, identity, and the haunting memories of her past. Through her love of music, she finds hope and resilience while forging connections with others who have endured the horrors of the concentration camps. The novel beautifully explores themes of survival, the power of art, and the enduring spirit of humanity amid darkness. It's a lyrical testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2018 by Listening Library .