The Star and the Sword

by Pamela Melnikoff

Book Overview

Two Jewish children, Benedict and Elvira, are suddenly orphaned after a pogrom in twelfth-century Yorkshire, England, shatters their contented and comfortable lives. Alone in a hostile world, they set out for Oxford, where they have relatives. Along the way they meet Robin Hood and his men in Sherwood Forest. Many exciting adventures follow, including a hazardous journey to London with a Crusader knight

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827605285
• ISBN13: 9780827605282
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Historical Fiction for Jewish Kids

I read this novel to my daughter over 7 years ago, and it's one of those books that has remained vivid in both of our imaginations after all this time. We read a LOT, and I'd have to put it in the top 5. We unfortunately lent it to someone & never got it back, so I'm thrilled to be able to find it again to share with my younger sons.

good book

I really liked this book. portrayed the life of England's Jews very well. Especially with the references to all the Jews killed in York. I also liked the parts with Robin Hood.