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Nachshon, who was afraid to swim
a Passover story
By Cohen, Deborah
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-82258-765-1
- Publisher
- Minneapolis : Kar-Ben Pub., 2009.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2009
Gr 1-4 Not much has been written about the biblical figure believed to be the first to step into the Sea of Reeds during the Israelite's exodus from Egypt. However, Cohen has successfully fictionalized the scant biblical account and embellished the midrash to create a child-friendly picture book about overcoming fear, trusting in God, and believing in oneself. As a boy, Nachshon earned his reputation for bravery by smuggling cool drinking water to his father and brothers in the quar...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Nachshon, a Jewish slave, grows up longing for freedom and fearing only swimming. Moses helps him ov...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
