Publisher's Synopsis
> 48 page illustrated chapter book perfect for younger readers> spotlights the life of Sephardic Jews in Portugal during the Inquisition> under told narrative that will interest libraries looking for historical Jewish experience that go beyond Holocaust>highlights additional themes of friendship; perseverance in the face of hardship and discrimination; family strength and continuity>Includes historical note about the Inquisition and the real -life woman who helped save many Jews at that time>includes glossary of words to know>adapted from article in Cricket magazine>Lexile score 870L word count 2,791.