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Overview"When Jodie begs her dad to take her on an archaeological dig, he agrees to take her to Modi'in, the ancient home of the Maccabees. And when she volunteers to explore an underground cave, she learns that she and the Maccabees, the heroes of the Hanukkah story, have something in common. -- ""Website""" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anna LevinePublisher: Kar-Ben Copies Ltd Imprint: Kar-Ben Copies Ltd Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.90cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9780822574026ISBN 10: 0822574020 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 01 August 2008 Recommended Age: From 7 to 8 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA wonderful combination of great story and unique perspective, this tale of young Jodie's visit with her father to an archaeological dig in Modi'in, where Judah Maccabee fought the Syrians, helps children place the Chanukah story in context by linking the historical with the modern. --Noodlenuts --Website A wonderful combination of great story and unique perspective, this tale of young Jodie's visit with her father to an archaeological dig in Modi'in, where Judah Maccabee fought the Syrians, helps children place the Chanukah story in context by linking the historical with the modern.--Noodlenuts -- Website Jodie wants to be an archeologist; she's eager to uncover treasures of ancient lands, just like her dad. Fortunately, she lives in Israel and is thrilled when her father agrees to take her on a dig to Modi'in, the site where Judah Maccabee fought the Syrians. Excited to help, Jodie convinces her father and the site's head professor to let her scout down a small hole. Carefully lowered within a bucket, she announces a passageway of caves and grabs a possible arrowhead before being lifted back up. Topaz's watercolors delineate a freckle-faced little girl whose agility and curiosity parallel the Maccabeean stamina in their struggle. Jodie's find could possibly be from the time of the Maccabees, as she explains, who must have been nimble enough to crawl through the tiny passageways, brave enough not to be afraid of the dark, and strong enough to fight off all the people who thought they were too little to win. Levine provides an intriguing alternative to conventional retellings of the Hanukkah tale, juxtaposing archeology's importance in understanding history against the ancient tradition. (Picture book. 5-8) (Kirkus Reviews) Author InformationAnna Levine is the author of several picture books and two young adult novels, all of which take place in Israel. She lives in Mevesseret Zion, just outside of Jerusalem. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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