Ellen Kushner, Kevin Keele
The Golden Dreidel
(Charlesbridge Sept. 14, 2021)
A timeless story that combines Jewish folklore and holiday tradition with an unforgettable fantasy adventure.
Sara wishes she celebrated Christmas. Instead, at her family's big Chanukah party, her Tante Miriam gifts her a shiny golden dreidel. Sara and her cousins are warned to be careful, for it is no ordinary dreidel. Soon Sara discovers that the dreidel is an entranced princess in disguise. Swept into a magical world, Sara uncovers her own wisdom and courage as she solves riddles and defeats demons in order to save the princess. The perfect Chanukah read!
Sara wishes she celebrated Christmas. Instead, at her family's big Chanukah party, her Tante Miriam gifts her a shiny golden dreidel. Sara and her cousins are warned to be careful, for it is no ordinary dreidel. Soon Sara discovers that the dreidel is an entranced princess in disguise. Swept into a magical world, Sara uncovers her own wisdom and courage as she solves riddles and defeats demons in order to save the princess. The perfect Chanukah read!