Raquela's Seder

Raquela yearns to celebrate a Passover seder, but Inquisition-era Spain is a time when Jews must hide their religion. Under the rising moon, her clever papa, the best fisherman in town,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2022

Reviews

" Stein’s premise is lyrically illustrated in Ugolotti’s atmospheric art: the little boat is illuminated by a huge full moon, and the family celebrates accompanied by starry skies and undulating waves in shades of greens and blues." — Publishers Weekly View →

 

“Thoughtful and tender, this beautiful story of hope is a valuable addition to all collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →

 

“Thoughtful and tender, this beautiful story of hope is a valuable addition to all collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →

 

“A lovely, moving tale of stolen freedom and hopes for a new beginning.” — Kirkus Reviews View →

 

Com­fort­ing, warm, deeply toned illus­tra­tions and sim­ple, qui­et sto­ry­telling por­tray a moment in the life of Raque­la, a young girl who is an only child and… View →