Eli Remembers Contributor(s): Vander Zee, Ruth (Author), Sneider, Marian (Author), Farnsworth, Bill (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0802853099 ISBN-13: 9780802853097 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: September 2007 Annotation: Year after year, Eli watches the solemn lighting of seven candles at his family's celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On such a happy occasion, his parents and grandparents always seem sad, and Eli can't understand why. Then one year Eli travels to Eastern Europe to learn more about his family history. There, he learns how the candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania, and how remembering his ancestors can help heal years of grief and shame. This powerful story, illuminated by Bill Farnsworth's sensitive brush strokes and muted palette, can be used as an introduction to World War II and the Holocaust, and will also remind young readers how they can make a difference in the lives of their families. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Jewish - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Holocaust |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2006026513 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 590(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.94" W x 11.54" L (1.01 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Theometrics - Evangelical |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Florida Book Award, Bronze Medal Winner, Children's, 2007 |
Review Citations: Booklist 07/01/2007 pg. 59 Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2007 pg. 807 Publishers Weekly 09/24/2007 pg. 71 School Library Journal 10/01/2007 pg. 129 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 135149 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Year after year, Eli watches the solemn lighting of seven candles at his family's celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On such a happy occasion, his parents and grandparents always seem sad, and Eli can't understand why.Then one year Eli travels to Eastern Europe to learn more about his family history. There, he learns how the candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania, and how remembering his ancestors can help heal years of grief and shame.This powerful story, illuminated by Bill Farnsworth's sensitive brush strokes and muted palette, can be used as an introduction to World War II and the Holocaust, and will also remind young readers how they can make a difference in the lives of their families. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vander Zee, Ruth: - Ruth Vander Zee, teacher and author, has also writtenErika's Story, illustrated by Roberto Innocenti(Creative Editions), and Mississippi Morning, illustrated by Floyd Cooper (Eerdmans). Ruth lives inMiami, Florida.Sneider, Marian: - Marian Sneider (1934-2005), author and familytherapist, wrote professionally for the Miami Herald, Miami News, and Highlights andTurtle children's magazines. EliRemembers was inspired by events from her own family, and is her first published book for children. Marian passedaway in December 2005.Farnsworth, Bill: - Bill Farnsworth has illustrated more than forty books, including Louis Sockalexis: Native American BaseballPioneer by Bill Wise (Lee & Low) and The Flag withFifty-Six Stars by Susan Goldman Rubin (HolidayHouse). Bill lives in Florida. |
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