The Treasure - Hardcover

Shulevitz, Uri

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374377405 ISBN 13: 9780374377403

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978

Synopsis

Three times a voice comes to Isaac in his dreams and tells him to go to the capital city and look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace. Feeling a little foolish perhaps, but determined to see for himself if the dream is true, Isaac sets out on his long journey. What he finds makes a surprising and heart-warming ending to this retelling of a well-known folk tale. In a few words, Cadelcott Medal winner Uri Shulevitz draws a man who is innocent enough to have faith in a dream, and wise enough to understand the greatest reward of all.

Isaac's solitary journey, his arrival at hte vast city, and his discovery there are all enriched by Mr. Shulevitz's beautifully detailed illustrations, which masterfully capture the spirit of the original tale while keeping it simple enough for the very youngest reader.

About this title

About the Author:

Uri Shulevitz lives in New York City. His many acclaimed books include The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship by Arthur Ransome, which won the Caldecott Medal.

Review:

"Rich full-color illustrations provide a fresh and vigorous interpretation of the familiar story of a poor man who, inspired by a recurring dream, journeys to a far city to look for a treasure-only to be advised to return home and find it." --The Horn Book

A "perfect blend of words and pictures...A must purchase." --Starred, School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0374377405
• ISBN 13: 9780374377403
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Shulevitz Uri