A A Boy of Old Prague by Sulamith Ish-Kishor

A A Boy of Old Prague by Sulamith Ish-Kishor

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A A Boy of Old Prague by Sulamith Ish-Kishor

To feed his starving family, a young serf steals a chicken from his master's kitchen. Caught, his death sentence is commuted to servitude in the Jewish ghetto. The youth, Tom s, trembles at the thought of being bound to a mortal enemy. Once settled among a moneylender's family, however, he discovers greater friendship and kindness than he has ever known. But can Tom s protect his new friends from the injustices of his old world? Especially appropriate for 9- to 12-year-olds, this fable of tolerance vividly portrays Jewish ghetto life in sixteenth-century Prague. Twenty distinctive illustrations by famed artist Ben Shahn illuminate the text. This new edition reintroduces a moving tale--one that's been out of print for 25 years--to children and adults. Educators, Jewish study groups, and other educational organizations will find it an excellent addition to their reading lists; general readers will find it inspirational as well. A preface by Margot Stern Strom is included.
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ISBN 13 9780486467665
ISBN 10 048646766X
Title A A Boy of Old Prague
Author Sulamith Ish-Kishor
Series Dover Children's Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2009-01-30
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.