Upon the Head of the Goat

Set in 1939, this poignant story follows nine-year-old Piri as she experiences a joyful spring in the Ukrainian countryside, surrounded by her loving grandmother and familiar traditions. However, the peaceful landscape hides growing threats from invading soldiers and the onset of troubling rumors, leading Piri to confront a world that is irrevocably changing. Based on the author's real-life experiences as a Holocaust survivor, the narrative offers a personal and impactful view of a tumultuous period in history.