Karen Hesse's Letters From Rifka

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Shiloh Heggenes Mrs Justus English 21 May 2024 Letters from Rifka “I don't know what I am thinking. But I am alone with it. I am trapped in the net of the room. In the net of humans. I think maybe I am drowning in the net of humans.” -Karen Hesse Karen Hesse is an incredibly(LY) skilled American historical fiction writer. She was born on August 29, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland. Hesse had been a book lover ever since she was young, so it was no surprise she became an author. In(#2) her early college years, she studied theater at Townsen State College. Hesse ended up graduating (SV) from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree and from then on, Hesse pursued writing. Although (#5) all Hesse wanted was to write, she had many side jobs …show more content…
Rifka continues her journey and safely arrives on Ellis Island. On the island, Rifka is inspected to make sure no infection contaminates the contents of the country (ALLIT). America. The. Although the ringworm is gone, Rifka is detained because of her lack of hair growth. Rifka’s journey started back in Russia, will she ever reach her destination or be sent back? Detained yet again, Rifka remains in the Ellis Island hospital, helping care for patients. Along(#2) the way, Rifka befriends(SV) a Russian peasant named Ilya. As time flies by, Rifka's scalp grows itchy again, and she fears the ringworm has returned. Eventually(#3), the time arrives for Rifka’s final inspection before being let into the beautiful(ALLIT). country of the Americas. Ilya is accepted into America and the only hesitation the doctors have for letting Rifka in is her lack of hair. Rifka gives a solid (QA) argument and, finally, is accepted into America. As Rifka’s family embraces her, the kerchief on her head slips off, revealing, not ringworm, but hair. The theme of this book is to never give up and always have hope. Letters From Rifka is a beautifully written historical fiction book, by Karen
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The novel, Letters From Rifka, is a historical fiction novel that takes place around September 2, 1919. The main character, Rifka Nebrot was an infant when her three brothers, Isaac, Rueben, and Asher fled from Russia because they didn’t want to get killed by the Russian army for declining the mandatory participation. Rifka is a blond, Jewish girl who narrates this story written by Karen Hesse. She tells her story by writting letters to her cousin Tovah. Letters From RIfka hooks any readers that…

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