{"product_id":"the-golden-dreidel-isbn-9781623541446","title":"The Golden Dreidel","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning fantasy author Ellen Kushner comes an unforgettable adventure inspired by Jewish folklore and tradition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSara wishes her family celebrated Christmas or at least had one of the pretty trees she sees at her friends' houses. But at her family's big Chanukah party, mysterious guest Tante Miriam gives Sara a one-of-a-kind gift: an enormous, golden dreidel. Miriam warns her to be careful, for when she spins it, she's spinning miracles. Sara soon discovers there's much more to the dreidel than meets the eye, and before long she's spun herself into a whole new world--one of magical princesses, riddles, and demons. Can Sara discover her wisdom and rely on her courage to help a new friend and to find her way back home? The perfect Chanukah read!♦ Sara is celebrating Chanukah with her family when a mysterious relative  named Tante Miriam shows up with a special gift: a golden dreidel as big  as a book! While everyone else is sleeping, the dreidel turns into a  free-spirited girl with golden hair who guides Sara to a magical world  through a portal in the television. When Sara arrives in the dreidel  girl’s world, she witnesses her new friend being kidnapped by the Demon  King and his army. Sara is determined to rescue her, and embarks on a  quest to find the dreidel girl. Along the way, Sara meets a cast of  characters inspired by Jewish folklore and Hebrew Bible tales, such as  The Fool, a peacock, and the Queen of Sheba. While dozens of children’s  Chanukah books exist, very few are tailored for chapter book readers.  This magical middle grade Chanukah story, a Jewish spin on The  Nutcracker, will delight not only fantasy readers, but those who enjoy  witty humor and challenging riddles. Non-Jewish readers will also enjoy  learning all about the significance and rules of how to play the popular  Chanukah game of dreidel. Fans of fantasy classics like \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Tollbooth\u003c\/i\u003e will feel at home with \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Dreidel\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eVERDICT\u003c\/b\u003e This has a modern appeal and is a worthy holiday purchase for chapter book readers.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred reviewEllen Kushner is the author of several renowned fantasy novels for adults and children, including \u003ci\u003eSwordspoint\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Dreidel\u003c\/i\u003e. A writer first, Ellen is also a former NPR radio host and teacher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKevin Keele is an award-winning professional illustrator and game designer.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301786308837,"sku":"NP9781623541446","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781623541446.jpg?v=1767739577","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-golden-dreidel-isbn-9781623541446","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}