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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4–The presence of Jews in the American Revolution is the subject of this fictional encounter between General George Washington and a Polish immigrant fighting with the Continental Army. As Washington surveys his troops on a cold winter's evening, he stops at a hut to watch the soldier as he lights candles and murmurs a prayer. The man explains that it's Hanukkah, and tells the general the ancient story of the fight for religious freedom against King Antiochus. Likening the Jews' struggle and ultimate triumph against a powerful oppressor to the American fight for independence provides a bridge between these two men and broadens the scope of the tale. Quietly beautiful watercolor illustrations draw a visual distinction between the frigid blue Pennsylvania night and the golden light of ancient Israel, which is further reflected in the warm glow of the Hanukkah candles. An author's note details the historical facts upon which this anecdote is based, providing an interesting perspective through which to view a familiar holiday story.–Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
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From Booklist
The team that created Dangerous Crossing: The Revolutionary Voyage of John Quincy Adams (2004) offers younger readers another fictionalized portrayal of an event from American history. On a cold December night at Valley Forge (1778), General Washington spies a young soldier lighting a Hanukkah candle. During a brief conversation the soldier explains the background of the holiday to Washington and the two note the similarities between the ancient conflict between the Maccabees and the Greeks and the War for Independence against England. An afterword clarifies the source of this story and provides further background about documented events. Harlin's evocative paintings are rich with period details that successfully bring the settings to life. A well-told story appropriate for both history classes and religious groups, this picture book for older children can spark discussions about the reasons for war. Kay Weisman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Grade 2-4–The presence of Jews in the American Revolution is the subject of this fictional encounter between General George Washington and a Polish immigrant fighting with the Continental Army. As Washington surveys his troops on a cold winter's evening, he stops at a hut to watch the soldier as he lights candles and murmurs a prayer. The man explains that it's Hanukkah, and tells the general the ancient story of the fight for religious freedom against King Antiochus. Likening the Jews' struggle and ultimate triumph against a powerful oppressor to the American fight for independence provides a bridge between these two men and broadens the scope of the tale. Quietly beautiful watercolor illustrations draw a visual distinction between the frigid blue Pennsylvania night and the golden light of ancient Israel, which is further reflected in the warm glow of the Hanukkah candles. An author's note details the historical facts upon which this anecdote is based, providing an interesting perspective through which to view a familiar holiday story.–Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
The team that created Dangerous Crossing: The Revolutionary Voyage of John Quincy Adams (2004) offers younger readers another fictionalized portrayal of an event from American history. On a cold December night at Valley Forge (1778), General Washington spies a young soldier lighting a Hanukkah candle. During a brief conversation the soldier explains the background of the holiday to Washington and the two note the similarities between the ancient conflict between the Maccabees and the Greeks and the War for Independence against England. An afterword clarifies the source of this story and provides further background about documented events. Harlin's evocative paintings are rich with period details that successfully bring the settings to life. A well-told story appropriate for both history classes and religious groups, this picture book for older children can spark discussions about the reasons for war. Kay Weisman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
See all Editorial Reviews
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