Ричард Михельсон0.0 In 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost--until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging characters, and colorful art offer a linguistic journey about how language develops and how one person's perseverance can make a real difference.
Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon's illustrations bring Ben Zion--and the rebirth of Hebrew--to life.
A compelling emotional journey -- Publisher's Weekly
A lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover--and his family -- Kirkus Reviews
A perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves -- Booklist
Hebrew teachers and students in Jewish schools will welcome this gorgeous new picture book about how the language developed and the impact of one person's perseverance on an entire people -- School Library Journal
Alan Gratz4.2 A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087), this timely and powerful novel tells the story of three different children seeking refuge.
Josef is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world....
Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America....
Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe....
All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers - from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.
Антонио Итурбе4.5 Четырнадцатилетнюю Диту забрали из гетто Терезина вместе с матерью и отцом, и теперь она выживает в лагере смерти Аушвиц в детском блоке. Старший по блоку, Фреди Хирш, рассказывает Дите о подпольной библиотеке и просит ее проследить за сохранностью восьми томов, которые узникам удалось пронести в лагерь. Дита соглашается и становится хранительницей этих книг.
