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- Publisher: Jewish Publication Society of America
- Number of Pages: 150
- ISBN: 0827608853
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112956207
- Release Date: March 1, 2009
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Elvina's Mirror" by Sylvie Weil to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Elvina's Mirror"Browse more products related to "Sylvie Weil"AnnotationOriginally published in French and translated by the author The tale of a Rashi's granddaughter, a young girl who defies her community to help a friend in need In this sequel to My Guardian Angel, Sylvie Weil continues the story of Elvina, the 14-year-old granddaughter of Rashi, the famous 11th-century French Bible and Talmud commentator. It is the spring of 1097 in the town of Troyes, in France. The Crusaders have been marauding their way through Europe, attacking Jewish communities. One evening, a mysterious family arrives in TroyesGerman Jews forced by the Crusaders to submit to baptism. The townspeople shun the family, but Elvina befriends 11-year-old Columba. Columba's mad cousin, Ephraim, steals a mirror from a member of the Jewish community, believing it will let him see his family killed in the recent attacks. Elvina tries to help Ephraim rid his mind of the terrible images by bringing him her own mirror, in which she claims to see a positive future. Elvina's story brings the often-ignored world of Medieval European Jewry to life for young readers If You Enjoy "Elvina's Mirror (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Elvina's Mirror (Paperback)" by Sylvie Weil (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.) Bestsellers
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