Synopsis Small town prejudices emerge when a love affair between two teenage girls is revealed.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-02-01 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 7.5 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 3.2 oz |
Publisher's Note A witch who can turn children into diamonds, a prince who thinks he's a rooster, a giant who hitches a ride on Noah's ark--they're all here in this compilation of Jewish folktales, a rich mix of magic and mysticism, prophets, wise men, and fools.
A witch who turns children into diamonds...A giant who hitches a ride on Noah's Ark...A prince who thinks he is a rooster....A girl who wishes upon a star -- and becomes a star herself...They're all here in this timeless and unique complilation of Jewish folktales -- gathered from as far away as Yemen, Iraq and Morocco, and dating as far back as the 3rd century. Filled with prophets, rabbis, angels and goblins, these are humorous, wise and truly magical stories.Folklorists Howard Schwartz and Barbara Rush have created a wonderful collection that will entertain and inspire readers of all ages.
Industry Reviews Ten folktales feature both new and familiar characters: Noah and King Solomon rub shoulders with giants and witches. "These tellings roll trippingly off the tongue," said PW. All ages. (Feb.) Lopate
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