Gellman, Ellie and Mola, Maria Jeremy’s Dreidel 32 pgs. Kar-Ben Publishing, 2012. $12.21. (Rating: G)
Historical
Fiction set in 18th century Massachusetts. A group of Jews, who
emigrated to escape religious persecution, are afraid of revealing their
religion to their new hometown. Emanuel wishes his family wouldn't hide their
religion –especially the menorah lights during Hanukkah. When young Emanuel
stows away on a boat, the entire crew finds themselves in danger from a storm.
It will take the bravery of the whole Jewish community to save them all.
I really enjoyed
this book and was quite touched by the ending. This book would work well for a
unit on religious persecution, maybe on Hanukkah (Although you would end up
discussion the prior topic anyway). I don’t think this is a great read to have
on the shelves in the Easy section unexplained though –a bit too heavy in topic
for the reading level.
EL –ADVISABLE Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary Librarian & Author.
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