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Golem

Name: Golem
ISBN: 9780618894246

A Caldecott Award Winner

David Wisniewski

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 19, 2007

Reading lane: Jewish Religious Stories

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Why This Clicks

Power in Paper

A dramatic retelling pairs supernatural danger with striking cut-paper art and a thoughtful afterword.

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A traditional tale shaped by David Wisniewski’s distinctive cut-paper illustrations
A story that considers what happens when power exceeds human control

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A dramatic account of supernatural forces invoked to protect an oppressed people
An afterword tracing the golem legend to Jewish history

Book Details

Authors: David Wisniewski
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: November 19, 2007
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Jewish Religious Stories · Judaism for Kids
Reading lane: Jewish Religious Stories

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Historical Europe
Medieval Tales
Legends, Myths, Fables / General
Stories Set in Europe

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Jewish Religious Stories
Magic & Fantasy
Prejudice & Racism
Violence & Safety

About This Book

Winner of the 1997 Caldecott Medal 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.