Golem
David Wisniewski
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars
3.75
· 16 ratings · 32 pages · Published: 18 Oct 1996
Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.
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