Publisher's Synopsis
Illustrated by Brian Pinkney. The story of Hanukkah is one of a triumph of light over darkness, of the small miracles that give hope to an entire people. In a series of eight powerful and evocative poems, award-winning author Karen Hesse captures the resilient spirit of the Jewish people through the voices of eight children at Hanukkah. The children - from Tamara in 12th century England and Jeremie in 13th century France to Havva in 17th century Turkey and Ori in 20th century Israel - are united by love, family, and their cherished stone lamp. Ages 9 and up.
