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theresa h, Educator
The Golem of Prague
by Irène Cohen-Janca
Looking at the legends and beliefs of the Golem, a little boy find out more than he expected when he placed the remnants of the Golem on his body. This is a dark twist to the legend, the pictures and phrasing are amazing and entrancing. This is a great book to introduce the idea that words and letters have meaning. Religion forget that it is based on the word and that the word is passed from generation to generation.
I would love to share this story in a classroom.
Librarian 356790
This gothic retelling of the golem of Prague will appeal to fans of dark fantasy/fairy tales or horror. The illustrations are beautiful, although very gloomy and gray- and sepia-toned. Recommended for independent readers.