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Description
A saintly rabbi miraculously brings to life a clay giant who helps him watch over the Jews of sixteenth-century Prague.
Quick Summary
In this retelling of Jewish folklore, Rabbi Judah Loew creates a powerful golem from clay to protect the Jewish community of sixteenth-century Prague from persecution. The book explores themes of responsibility, community, and the ethical use of power through the giant's duty to guard the rabbi's people. If your child enjoys other award-winning picture books like "The Rag Coat" or "The Tale of Despereaux," they will appreciate this rich visual and narrative experience. This book is ideal for children in 4th through 6th grade who can read independently at a 4.3 reading level and appreciate historical stories with supernatural elements.