London, 1934. Twelve-year-old Mila and her family face discrimination and fear that war and violence will soon reach them. One day, She meets someone at a dance performance who may be able to help…

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “Aissaade Negus offers a beautifully rendered glimpse into the life of a Black family in pre-WWII Britain. Elated after witnessing a fantastic performance on Broadway, 12-year-old Mila slips onto the empty stage. Here, she finds herself face to face with a fiery-haired stranger. Is it a Nazi?”