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Stones from the River

Pages
528
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

Trudi Montag, a dwarf, feels like an outsider in her small town. As she navigates life, she discovers that everyone carries their own hidden differences, from her mother's struggles with madness to a friend whose parents disguise him as a girl. Trudi's journey deepens as she secretly shelters Jews in her cellar, revealing the shared humanity that connects them all.

About the author

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Ursula Hegi

Ursula Hegi is a German-American writer. She is best known for her novel Stones from the River, which explores life in a small German town during World War II.

Characters

Trudi MontagProtagonist
GeorgSupporting
All characters in Stones from the River