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Synopsis
The Judaica Librarians' Choice Award Winner! Stories with uniquely Jewish settings that feature funny situations and hilarious dialogue -- all by first time authors. The winning story was chosen by the American Jewish Librarians' Choice Award Committee and features a side-splitting surprise ending in the James Thurber/Neil Simon tradition.
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Gr 5-8-Although there is certainly a need for more books with Jewish protagonists set in modern times, these short stories fall short of the mark. The first selection is about a family that moves to a town in which there are no other Jews and hides their identity until a surprising revelation allows them to come clean. "The Three Wishes of Nathan the Wise" is about a boy who dreams of a genie who shows him that being Jewish can be good. The third selection tells of one girl's quest to build the best sukkah ever and the last is about a boy's bar mitzvah. All of the tales are so message-laden that the story lines and characters get lost in the shuffle. The authors seem to feel the need to prove the value of Judaism, instead of allowing readers to find it on their own through reading an enjoyable narrative. At times, the different narrators' voices are forced or unrealistic to the ages of the protagonists. This is a book with an agenda and, unfortunately, it overwhelms the humor.-Amy Lilien, Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT
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Jewish Humor Stories for Kids : An Anthology of Short Stories
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Condition: Good. Antoni Boratynski (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3654024-6
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Jewish Humor Stories for Kids : An Anthology of Short Stories
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Condition: Good. Antoni Boratynski (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3654025-75
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Jewish Humor Stories for Kids : An Anthology of Short Stories
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Condition: Very Good. Antoni Boratynski (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5399718-6