The Golden Dreydl

By Kushner, Ellen & Winn-Lederer, Ilene

Publishers Summary:
Sara finds Chanukah celebrations boring. When her Tante Miriam arrives and gives her a Golden Dreydl, everything changes. The dreydl, an enchanted princess in disguise, takes Sara on a journey to a magical world. When the princess is taken by the Demon King, who possesses the power of the Tree of Life, it is Sara who must use her wit to save the princess and return her to her parents -- King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. A delightful holiday tale that weaves together threads of Jewish folklore and tradition with fantasy and humor.

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ISBN
978-1-58089-135-6
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on October 1, 2007

Gr 4-6 Grouchy Sara, bored with her familys Chanukah party, perks up when mysterious Tante Miriam arrives and doles out special presents. Saras gift of a large golden "dreydl" (a traditional Chanukah toy) kicks off a magical journey. The object is an enchanted princess in disguise, and she leads Sara on an adventure through an alternate world peopled with biblical characters. This story originated as a Jewish riff o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

Sara dreads her family's annual Hanukkah party, but a surprise visit from a mysterious aunt makes the event a lot more interesting th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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