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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Children's BooksFolklore
Pages
32
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

Hershel of Ostropol arrives in a village for Hanukkah, only to find it deserted and its menorah unlit. He soon discovers that a band of goblins has taken over the synagogue, determined to stop the celebration. Hershel must outwit these mischievous creatures to bring Hanukkah back to the village.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalAdventurousLighthearted
Quest

Genres

Children's Books Folklore Judaism

Authors

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Eric A. Kimmel

Eric A. Kimmel brings classic folktales to life for young readers. He's celebrated for his Hanukkah favorite, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and his popular Anansi stories like Anansi and the Magic Stick and Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock.

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Trina Schart Hyman

Trina Schart Hyman (April 8, 1939 – November 19, 2004) was an American illustrator of children's books. She illustrated over 150 books, including fairy tales and Arthurian legends. She won the 1985 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing Saint George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges.