Editorial Review

“Biblical timetravelling is the mission of Scarlett and Sam, in Search for the Shamir by Eric A. Kimmel (Kar-Ben, £5.50). They journey to the time of Solomon and witness his wisdom — although they are bemused at his fancy-dress appearance. Solomon needs to build a Temple but may not use war-like metal tools to cut the stone. The answer is a shamir, a creature that cuts stone by gaze alone. Can the twins find one? Age six to nine.” – The Jewish Chronicle