Elijah the Slave

Isaac Bashevis Singer [Adapter]; Elizabeth Shub [Translator]; Antonio Frasconi [Illustrator];

ISBN 10: 0374320845 / ISBN 13: 9780374320843

Published by Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1970

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 0374320845-3-36427500

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elijah the Slave
• Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0374320845
• ISBN 13: 9780374320843
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Antonio Frasconi
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 18 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

A Hebrew legend in which a messenger from God sells himself into slavery in order to help a poor scribe.

Review

"A Hebrew legend told with simplicity and spirit. . .To rescue Tobias the scribe from poverty, Elijah, a messenger from God, sells himself as a slave in the marketplace, giving the money to Tobias. . .The illustrations in this stunning picture book are a feast for the eyes." --Booklist