The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew

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Synopsis
2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award2017 National Jewish Book AwardIn 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost—until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging characters, and colorful art offer a linguistic journey about how language develops and how one person's perseverance can make a real difference.Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon&’s illustrations bring Ben Zion—and the rebirth of Hebrew—to life.A compelling emotional journey — Publisher's WeeklyA lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover—and his family — Kirkus ReviewsA perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves — BooklistHebrew teachers and students in Jewish schools will welcome this gorgeous new picture book about how the language developed and the impact of one person's perseverance on an entire people — School Library Journal
Copyright:
2015

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
32 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781607348962
Related ISBNs:
9781580896368
Publisher:
Charlesbridge
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Richard Michelson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
Reading Age:
5–9
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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