Dear Elijah

by Miriam Bat-Ami

Book Overview

When Rebecca Samuelson s father is hospitalized and can t be with the family at Passover, Rebecca is distressed. She doesn't want to talk to her friends about her feelings what can they say except... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827605927
• ISBN13: 9780827605923
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

School Librarian review

I am reading this book to my 6 , 7, and 8th graders in a Catholic k-8 school. I LOVE IT! and the kids love it. This diary/epistolary novel combines the realistic portrayal of a 12 year old girl with a very sick father. I mention that I am from a Catholic school because the students are quite curious and eager to learn about the Jewish traditions. There is fabulous glossary of terms for background/discussion. (My husband is Jewish so I am able to add my own family's take on certain traditions). I find it difficult to find a book that capture the attention of my students without being garish or cheap. I highly recommend this for any tween.