Overview
This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish. Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there's something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of The Festival of Lights.
Full Product Details
Author: Henry Herz ,
Henry Herz ,
Leslea Newman ,
R M Romero
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company
Dimensions:
Width: 15.00cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 20.90cm
Weight: 0.390kg
ISBN: 9780807531211
ISBN 10: 0807531219
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""...to showcase stories that use Hanukkah as the setting, not the raison d'�tre."" --Publishers Weekly ""Sixteen acclaimed authors offer their varied perspectives on this joyous holiday of light and miracles. The common thread weaving through the entries is the celebration of Jewish religious and cultural traditions."" --Kirkus ""The collection is touching, funny, awkward, food-centric, and sometimes painful, collectively illustrating that Judaism is not a monolith."" --Kirkus"
""...to showcase stories that use Hanukkah as the setting, not the raison d'�tre."" --Publishers Weekly ""Sixteen acclaimed authors offer their varied perspectives on this joyous holiday of light and miracles. The common thread weaving through the entries is the celebration of Jewish religious and cultural traditions."" --Kirkus ""The collection is touching, funny, awkward, food-centric, and sometimes painful, collectively illustrating that Judaism is not a monolith."" --Kirkus
Author Information
Henry Herz is the author of 11 children's books, including Cap'n Rex & His Clever Crew, 2 Pirates + 1 Robot, and the Kirkus-starred I Am Smoke. His short stories have appeared in Highlights and Ladybug. He loves his family, dogs, and Boston cream pie. Henry Herz is the author of 11 children's books, including Cap'n Rex & His Clever Crew, 2 Pirates + 1 Robot, and the Kirkus-starred I Am Smoke. His short stories have appeared in Highlights and Ladybug. He loves his family, dogs, and Boston cream pie. Nancy Churnin is the award-winning author of multiple picture book biographies. The former theater critic for the Dallas Morning News and Los Angeles Times San Diego Edition, she's now a full-time writer and peace negotiator between her dog and cats. She lives in North Texas.
