The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of Hanukkah Through History
Illustrated by Brian Pinkney. The story of Hanukkah is one of a triumph of light over darkness, of the small miracles that give hope to an entire people. In a series of eight powerful and evocative poems, award-winning author Karen Hesse captures the resilient spirit of the Jewish people through the voices of eight children at Hanukkah. The children - from Tamara in 12th century England and Jeremie in 13th century France to Havva in 17th century Turkey and Ori in 20th century Israel - are united by love, family, and their cherished stone lamp. Ages 9 and up.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0786806192
ISBN13:9780786806195
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Hyperion Books for Children
Length:36 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.4" x 11.3"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Good Triumphs Over Evil
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I found this book in the library recently, and after reading it last night, I went online to order my own copy. The author beautifully and movingly traces the triumph of good over evil through the centuries. The glowing paintings underscore the love of Judaism that kept each storyteller strong in the face of adversity and committed to the fight for survival. I look forward to creating a new tradition this Hanukkah by reading one story each night with my family.
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