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198 pp.
| Candlewick |
August, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4395-9$29.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Daniel Nevins.
Readers interested in the Torah will find this to be an accessible adaptation: the spare, lovely, free-verse chapters retain the spirit of the original text. Richly colored, full-page illustrations--including a standout spread of the Red Sea waters parting--are a handsome complement. With few explanatory notes, Ehrlich lets the stories speak for themselves, inviting further reflection and study. Bib.