Hanukkah at Valley Forge (rev ed)

Inbunden, Engelska, 20213-6 år

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Could General Washington's chance encounter with a Jewish soldier change the course of the Revolutionary War?In the grim winter of Valley Forge, General George Washington meets a Polish-born Jewish soldier lighting Hanukkah candles. When Washington learns the story of how the Macabees, a small band of Jewish fighters, defeated a powerful army and the Israelites experienced the miracle of Hanukkah, he gains new hope for the future he's fighting to build.In this historical drama inspired by real events, Krensky shares a story about parallel fights for freedom and liberty. No matter the era, it takes courage to stand up for what's right and overcome difficult times.Beautiful watercolor illustrations rich with period details bring history to life.Sydney Taylor Award Winner

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2021-10-21
Mått276 x 212 x 2 mm
Vikt419 g
Ålder3-6
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Läsålder3-6
Antal sidor32
FörlagBehrman House Inc.,U.S.
IllustratörGreg Harlin
ISBN9781681155845

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Grade 2-4–The presence of Jews in the American Revolution is the subject of this fictional encounter between General George Washington and a Polish immigrant fighting with the Continental Army. As Washington surveys his troops on a cold winter's evening, he stops at a hut to watch the soldier as he lights candles and murmurs a prayer. The man explains that it's Hanukkah, and tells the general the ancient story of the fight for religious freedom against King Antiochus. Likening the Jews' struggle and ultimate triumph against a powerful oppressor to the American fight for independence provides a bridge between these two men and broadens the scope of the tale. Quietly beautiful watercolor illustrations draw a visual distinction between the frigid blue Pennsylvania night and the golden light of ancient Israel, which is further reflected in the warm glow of the Hanukkah candles. An author's note details the historical facts upon which this anecdote is based, providing an interesting perspective through which to view a familiar holiday story.–Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library -- School Library JournalCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.