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4.0

Fascinating look at the creation of modern Hebrew! Highly recommended for grades 2 & up.

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5.0

Imagine single-handedly reviving an ancient language. And ruining your child's social life in the process.

Kidding. Sort of.

I loved [b:Across the Alley|1007647|Across the Alley|Richard Michelson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1309283677l/1007647._SX50_.jpg|993773] by Richard Michelson. I was eager to read something else by him.

As someone who's dipped in her toe into Hebrew, I can attest that it's tricky. Makes sense now. It's cobbled together! I guess that can be said about most languages, though...

This was an enjoyable history lesson. Beautiful illustrations by Karla Gudeon. It would make a good biography selections for upper elementary.

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