Two Jewish brothers set out on a dangerous j ourney to escape to Palestine. Traveling with nothing for co mfort but a battered old lamp, they keep their spirits up by retelling the Hanukkah, and hoping for their own miracle co me night. '
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Bundled up in thick overcoats and scarves, two Jewish boys set off on a long journey to Palestine, hoping to leave behind the persecution of their Russian homeland. Levine's uplifting story--which reads like a folktale--is an admirable blend of religion and history that juxtaposes the tribulations of Benjamin and Moses with a retelling of the Hanukkah story. And just as the Jewish people experienced a miracle with their holy lamp, so too do these boys. Their small, battered lantern, given to them by their mother, keeps on burning, providing them with heat, light and hope. Ransome's richly textured oil paintings, though occasionally less than successful in depicting facial expressions, capture the underlying sadness while illuminating the story's themes of strong brotherly love and enduring faith. An interesting touch is his technique of layering his artwork, inserting a smaller illustration in the foreground to emphasize a particular textual detail. The result is a splendid book for Hanukkah and everyday, where the gentle message leaps out from the boys' shining faces and the homey simplicity of the text. Ages 5-up.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Based on the experiences of his grandfather and great-uncle's escape from Russia in 1914, Levine's story of two courageous boys should appeal to children. It is almost Hanukkah when brothers Moses and Benjamin flee the pogroms in their small village for Palestine, where their older brother lives. They travel by cart, train, and finally ship, through a number of trials and dangers. Along the way their spirits are sustained by telling the story of Hanukkah to each other, and by their grandmother's lamp. Given to them by their mother with only enough oil to last for a single night, it recreates the Hanukkah miracle by providing enough light for the entire journey. When the captain of the ship on which they are to sail claims they have only enough money for one ticket, they pay for the second ticket with the lamp. The boys mourn its loss, but then realize that they have All the Lights in the Night. Ransome's oil paintings capture the drama of the journey, especially the boys' encounters with the train conductor and the sea captain. They also show the warm relationship between the brothers. Good to read aloud, the story should prove popular for intergenerational sharing, especially in families in which grandparents or great-grandparents emigrated at a young age. --Susan Giffard, Englewood Public Library, NJ
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: All the Lights in the Night (Hardcover)
I have to give this book a good review -- it's an excellent Hanukkah story for children of any age. But I also have to admit I'm a bit biased -- my brother and I were the "models" for this book. I'm the older brother in the story, and my brother was the younger one. My mom and dad make cameo appearances on the train at the end. Anyway, if you're looking for a good Hanukkah gift, I bet you'll enjoy All the Lights in the Night. If you have any comments I'd like to hear them (i.e. "You're a handsome kid" - hehe). You can contact me via the above e-mail address.
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This review is from: All the Lights in the Night (Paperback)
This is the touching story of two Jewish brothers whose parents send them from Russia, at great expense, to protect them from the oppression they have suffered for so long.
The brothers travel by train and ship during Chanukah, and especially miss lighting their menorot and the delight of annual Chanukah stories and games. But from the deck of their ship, they consider the stars in the December night sky as their lights on this particular Festival of Lights. My kids especially enjoyed this book when they were little.
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Sweet is the best way to describe this book. Just like the Hannukah story it parallels, this story is sad and hopeful and very inspiring.
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