The Book of Elsie
Joanne Levy
(Author)
Description
Elsie Rose-Miller loves celebrating the Purim holiday and can't wait for the annual costume party at her local synagogue.
Elsie plans to dress up as the fierce and smart Queen Esther, who saved all the Jewish people. But when financial hardship and a terrible incident of hate-inspired vandalism threaten not only the party but the synagogue too, Elsie, like Queen Esther, takes action to bring her entire community--Jewish and non-Jewish alike--together.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Product Details
| Publisher | Orca Book Publishers |
| Publish Date | August 16, 2022 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781459834248 |
| Dimensions | 7.1 X 4.8 X 0.5 inches | 0.3 pounds |
About the Author
Joanne Levy is the award-winning author of a number of books for young people, including Double Trouble, Fish Out of Water and The Book of Elsie in the Orca Currents line and the middle-grade novels The Sun Will Come Out, Small Medium At Large and Sorry For Your Loss, which was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award and won the Canadian Jewish Literature Award. She lives in Clinton, Ontario.
Reviews
"Covers many social issues that young people need to read about...a good discussion for the reader and an adult."-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"
"Allows readers to find the space to ask questions and have conversations about racism and antisemitism in society. Recommended."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"
"Strong first-person narration thoughtfully explores experiences of antisemitism and prejudice...Levy presents a realistic, gutsy, problemsolving youth navigating difficult situations with the love and support of community, friends, and family."-- "Booklist"
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