| Daughters of the Ark Contributor(s): Morgan, Anna (Author) |
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ISBN: 1896764924 ISBN-13: 9781896764924 Publisher: Second Story Press OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: This Historical Novel Features two girls, separated in time by thousands of years, who are forced to leave their homes and make a dangerous journey to an unknown land. As they journey towards new destinations--one to Axum, Ethiopia, from Jersalem, and the other returning to Jerusalem, from Ethiopia--they encounter adventure and overcome challenges as they become independent and self-reliant young women. The story begins 3,000 years ago as Aleesha and her family, descendants from the House of Israel, are sent from Jerusalem to join the Queen of Sheba in Ethiopia. A life of disruption, displacement and danger is balanced with the story of Aleesha's love of family and learning and her steadfast bravery. Bridging the two eras is the story of an emerald stolen from the ancient Holy Ark in King Solomon's Temple and brought to Ethiopia. Passed on from generation to generation the precious stone comes under the care of Debritu. Based on the ancient and contemporary history of the Beyta Israel tribe, Daughters of the Ark weaves these tales together to create a suspenseful and meaningful novel for young readers from varied backgrounds. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Africa - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Jewish - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 7.58" (0.64 lbs) 200 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 100048 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A coming-of age story about two girls, separated in time by thousands of years, who are forced to leave their homes and make a dangerous journey to an unknown land. |