A Taste of Winter: A Story About Hanukkah (Celebration Stories)

A Taste of Winter: A Story About Hanukkah (Celebration Stories)

by Adele Geras (Author)

Synopsis

Naomi is going to give a talk about Hanukkah at her school's Winter Festivals assembly. But she can't decide what to bring in for the display. Just when she thinks she's finally found the answer, a perfect solution comes from an unexpected place. Introductory text explains the significance of the festival in the Jewish faith and there is a full glossary of unfamiliar terms at the end of the story. This title includes a recipe for potato latkes.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 18 Jul 2002

ISBN 10: 0750236574
ISBN 13: 9780750236577
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'a gentle, warm story' -- Jubileebooks.co.uk 'lovely books to have in the school library and would make a useful adjunct to any relevant study.' -- Primary Geographer 20030101 'an attractive new series which manages to use lively, well-illustrated fiction as a back-drop for RE, Citizenship and PSHE without being off-puttingly didactic or preachy.' 'Adele Geras, as ever a highly skilled story-maker...' -- School Librarian Journal, Winter 2002 20030101
Author Bio
Adele Geras's novel TROY was highly commended for the Carnegie Medal 2001 and short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Award 2001. Her novel, 'Voyage', was runner-up for the Observer Young Ficiton Prize.