A soldier tells George Washington the miraculous story of how a ragtag army of Jewish soldiers defeated a much larger force of powerful Greeks, a tale that provides just the kind of inspiration the General needs.
Quietly beautiful watercolor illustrations draw a visual distinction between the frigid blue Pennsylvania night and the golden light of ancient Israel, which is further reflected in the warm glow of the Hanukkah candles. ----from School Library Journal
32 pages 9780525477389 Ages 5-9
Keywords: historical fiction, Jewish fiction, American Revolution, bravery, inspiration, diversity, diverse books, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old