Two brothers celebrate Hanukkah on a true and unforgettable journey to freedom as they escape from Tsarist Russia and travel on to Palestine. “The narrative is convincing; the characterizations are natural; and the resolution is touching.” —Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books.

“Lustrous oil paintings are a fitting backdrop to this simple yet effective tale of faith and courage.” —The Horn Book.

“A splendid book for Hanukkah and everyday.” —Publishers Weekly.

ISBN: 9780688155926
Imprint: HarperColl
On Sale: Oct 21, 1997
List price: $6.95
Trim Size: 7.800 in (w) x 9.800 in (h) x 0.110 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious

Arthur A. Levine

Unknown

James E. Ransome

Biography

James E. Ransome’s work has appeared in nearly fifty books for children, including The Creation by James Weldon Johnson, a Coretta Scott King Award Book; Uncle Jed’s Barbershop, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book; The Old Dog by Charlotte Zolotow; How Many Stars in the Sky? by Lenny Hort; and This Is the Dream by Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander. His highly acclaimed illustrations for Let My People Go: Bible Stories Told By A Freeman Of Color won the NAACP Image Award, and his traveling exhibit “Visual Stories” is featured in libraries and museums throughout the country. He teaches illustration at Syracuse University and lives in Rhinebeck, NY, with his family.

Two brothers celebrate Hanukkah on a true and unforgettable journey to freedom as they escape from Tsarist Russia and travel on to Palestine. “The narrative is convincing; the characterizations are natural; and the resolution is touching.” —Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books.

“Lustrous oil paintings are a fitting backdrop to this simple yet effective tale of faith and courage.” —The Horn Book.

“A splendid book for Hanukkah and everyday.” —Publishers Weekly.

ISBN: 9780688155926
Imprint: HarperColl
On Sale: Oct 21, 1997
List price: $6.95
Trim Size: 7.800 in (w) x 9.800 in (h) x 0.110 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious

Arthur A. Levine

Unknown

James E. Ransome

Biography

James E. Ransome’s work has appeared in nearly fifty books for children, including The Creation by James Weldon Johnson, a Coretta Scott King Award Book; Uncle Jed’s Barbershop, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book; The Old Dog by Charlotte Zolotow; How Many Stars in the Sky? by Lenny Hort; and This Is the Dream by Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander. His highly acclaimed illustrations for Let My People Go: Bible Stories Told By A Freeman Of Color won the NAACP Image Award, and his traveling exhibit “Visual Stories” is featured in libraries and museums throughout the country. He teaches illustration at Syracuse University and lives in Rhinebeck, NY, with his family.