A Girl from Vienna
A young girl named Ruthie, learns about life and love as she faces many challenges and joys living in Europe during the 1930s. She shares her story with young readers to appreciate the challenges that we must eventually face to find hope and dreams in our lives. It is with a sense of purpose we become who we are.
A Girl from Vienna Goes to America
Follow Ruthie’s adventures in New York City where she meets new friends in school, learns the ways of life in the city, and she learns new things every day. As she explores the world around her through the eyes of a young girl, one will be amazed of what she finds from the best food to eat as well as the best places to shop. You will admire her appreciation for all the wonderful things that life has to offer. She provides a source of inspiration to those who dare to dream their dreams.
A Girl from Vienna Goes Shopping
Ruthie has a simple dream—to wear beautiful clothes just like the girls she admires at school. But in her new life in New York City, money is tight, and every dress, skirt, and sweater comes from creativity, hard work, and love.
With the help of her mother’s sewing machine and her grandmother’s knitting needles, Ruthie begins to discover a world where imagination can turn fabric into fashion—and dreams into reality. From choosing colorful plaids to knitting her very first scarf, each small achievement brings her closer to independence.
As she grows, Ruthie’s world expands beyond home and school. A walk to the local store becomes an adventure. A first job at a jewelry shop becomes a step toward freedom. And shopping—once just a dream—becomes a symbol of who she is becoming.
Warm, nostalgic, and full of heart, A Girl from Vienna Goes Shopping is a charming story about growing up, finding your creativity, and learning that even the smallest dreams can shape a life.