Dear Safranim,
Kar-Ben has just published (Fall 2007) the Inquisition-period YA novel
The Boy From Seville by well known Israeli children's author Dorit
Orgad.
In The Boy From Seville, Manuel Nunez's life changes forever on the
day his parents trust him enough to reveal a secret; they are Jews.
Brought up as a Christian during the Spanish Inquisition of the 17th
century, Manuel is surprised, but proud when he learns of his family's
true heritage. Manuel's family must observe their Jewish traditions in
secret, for if they are discovered they will be punished - or worse.
Manuel's safety is further threatened when he falls in love with
Violante, the sister of a suspected witch. Being with Violante gives
Manuel joy, but also brings him and his family even closer to the
Inquisitors.
The Boy From the Seville, translated from the original Hebrew, is the
winner of Italy's Verghereto Prize for the best children's book of the
year for 2006.
Click here for further info:
http://www.karben.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=19;
products_id=263
Joni Sussman
Director, Kar-Ben Publishing
A division of Lerner Publishing Group
241 First Ave. No.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-332-3344 ext. 229
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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