The Language of Angels

A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew

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Richard Michelson

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Hardback

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In 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.

Author Biography:

Richard Michelson's children's books have been listed among the 10 Best Books of the Year by The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and the New Yorker. His many books include Too Young for Yiddish and Busing Brewster. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. Karla Gudeon is a former teacher whose art is influenced by illuminated manuscripts and folk art. She is the illustrator of One Red Apple, Hanukkah Haiku, and Grandma's Wedding Album.

Release date Australia

February 21st, 2017

Author

Richard Michelson

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Contributor

Illustrated by Karla Gudeon

Interest Age

From 5 to 9 years

Pages

Dimensions

210x261x9

ISBN-13

9781580896368

Product ID

25446778

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