Out of Many Waters

by Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Overview

Kidnapped from her parents during the Portuguese Inquisition, 12-year old Isobel BenLazar was sent to work as a slave at a remote Brazilian monastery. In 1654, Isobel escapes and stows away on a ship bound for Amsterdam, searching for her family. But harrowing adventures lead her to the first group of Jews to settle in America.

'Weaves history, drama and narrative into an arresting story."
-New York Times Book Review

'An uplifting.story.built upon twin themes long common to Jewish thought-hope and deliverance."
-Kirkus Reviews

Sydney Taylor Honor Book
New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780595380473
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/06/2006
Edition description:	A Sydney Taylor Honor Book
Pages:	212
Sales rank:	1,167,097
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jacqueline Dembar Greene is the award-winning author of some 20 books and short stories for young readers. She has written picture books, historical novels, and non-fiction books. She is also a photographer, and some of her photos illustrate her non-fiction stories and books.

Editorial Reviews

An uplifting, uncomplicated story. . . . Middle readers will enjoy this little known chapter of American history.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Mrs. Greene... weaves history, drama and narrative into an arresting story.” —New York Times

“An engrossing tale.” —School Library Journal

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