| Zigazak!: A Magical Hanukkah Night Contributor(s): Kimmel, Eric A. (Author), Goodell, Jon (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0385326521 ISBN-13: 9780385326520 Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2009 Annotation: On the first night of Hanukkah, two tricky devils arrive in the town of Brisk to cause mischief. They use a magic word -- "zigazak! -- to make dreidels dance and latkes fly. The good citizens of Brisk panic and appeal to their wise rabbi for help. He triumphs over the devils in a contest of wits, and soon sends them packing. But his real triumph is the ability to see the good in all things, even devils' tricks, helping the townsfolk enjoy their most magical Hanukkah ever. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Hanukkah |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 98046269 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8.75" W x 11.24" (0.79 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Hanukkah - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 132807 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jewish folklore comes to life in this magical Hanukkah story On the first night of Hanukkah, two tricky devils arrive in the town of Brisk to cause mischief. They use a magic word Zigazak to make dreidels dance and latkes fly. The good citizens of Brisk panic and appeal to their wise rabbi for help. He triumphs over the devils in a contest of wits, and soon sends them packing. But his real triumph is the ability to see the good in all things, even devils' tricks, helping the townsfolk enjoy their most magical Hanukkah ever. The most imaginative Hannukah tale of the season. -- Publishers Weekly An Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Book for Young Readers |