The Golem of Prague / story by Irène Cohen-Janca ; art by Maurizio A.C. Quarello ; translated by Brigitte Waisberg.
Material type:
TextLanguage: English Original language: Italian Publisher: Toronto ; Berkeley : Annick Press, [2017]Description: 51 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781554518883
- 1554518881
- Frantze e il Golem. English
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Fiction | Books for Big Kids | Cohen-Ja Irene | Available | 33111008763894 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This retelling of an ancient Jewish legend will capture a new audience with its powerful illustrations and timeless text.
The legend of the Golem dates back to the 1500s when the Jews of Prague were being viciously persecuted. Their spiritual leader, Rabbi Loew, also known as The Maharal of Prague, created a formidable creature out of clay whose mission it was to protect the Jews of the city. This beautiful picture book with its lyrical text and evocative illustrations, retells the story of the Golem through the eyes of a young boy, Frantz. Despite warnings to never enter the attic in the synagogue, Frantz climbs up. There, he is transported back to the time when the Golem was created, and eventually destroyed.
A blend of mysticism, the supernatural, and even romance makes this a haunting picture book for children ages 8 to 12.
Translated from French.
When Frantz decides to explore the attic of the synagogue, he finds himself transported back in time and learns about the Golem, a creature created to protect the Jews of Prague.