Black Dove, White Raven

When a tragic bird strike claims the life of Teo's mother, Emilia's mother, Rhoda, resolves to honor her friend's wishes by raising Teo in a more accepting environment. Taking them to Ethiopia in the 1930s, Rhoda hopes to shield her children from discrimination based on ethnicity and gender. However, their newfound peace is threatened by impending war with Italy, drawing the young heroes into a struggle that tests their loyalty to their country and to each other. In this gripping tale by Elizabeth Wein, themes of friendship, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit come to the forefront.