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Gr 1–3—Sarah sets an extra place at the Passover table for Elijah; according to legend, this prophet invisibly visits every seder. When the power goes out across the street, neighbors start arriving and Sarah keeps adding chairs to the table, always making sure there is an empty seat for Elijah. Finally, the last chair in the house is pressed into service for "the boy who sells magazines and chews bubble gum," who turns out to be named Elijah. While the concept of the story is entertaining, there are a number of anomalies in the way the family observes the holiday. "Every year at Passover, Sarah sets a place ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

As Sarah and her mother prepare for the Passover seder, their neighbors lose electricity, and, in succession, join the celebration. With eac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More