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Golem - by David Wisniewski (Paperback)

Name: Golem - by David Wisniewski (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 88895346
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Winner of the 1997 Caldecott Medal Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people.
10-12 Years
10.8" x 8.8" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables

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About the Book

Some four hundred years ago, according to legend, Rabbi Loew shaped a giant man of clay--a golem--and brought him to life. The golems job was to defend the Jews of Prague from their persecutors, and he performed it almost too well. Wisniewskis Caldecott Honor-winning book is now in paperback. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Winner of the 1997 Caldecott Medal

Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.

Review Quotes

"The cut-paper collages are exquisitely produced and exceedingly dramatic. There is menace and majesty in Wisniewski's use of color, and he finds atmosphere and terror in a scissor's stroke. A fact-filled final note concludes this mesmerizing book." Kirkus Reviews with Pointers

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.8 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .1 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-12 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Legends, Myths, Fables

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: David Wisniewski

Language: English

Street Date: November 19, 2007

TCIN: 88895346

UPC: 9780618894246

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-9242

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.1 inches length x 8.8 inches width x 10.8 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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