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A review by bickie
Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
5.0
Takes place in 10th century Kievan Rus' which includes much of today's Ukraine and Belarus. Anya is Jewish through her mother's side; her grandmother, referred to as Babulya, speaks Juhuri (Persian/Hebrew), and her mother was born in Sarkel. Anya's father and grandfather are referred to as "Slavists," which would be called Slavic pagans now.
While this is primarily an adventure/quest story, there are many Jewish traditions mentioned, and at one point, Anya and her grandmother discuss the idea of killing the world by killing one life as well as saving the world by saving one life.
Some older readers would enjoy this as well, picking up on the larger themes. Younger could also enjoy reading with an adult.
CW: antisemitism, battle violence,
While this is primarily an adventure/quest story, there are many Jewish traditions mentioned, and at one point, Anya and her grandmother discuss the idea of killing the world by killing one life as well as saving the world by saving one life.
Some older readers would enjoy this as well, picking up on the larger themes. Younger could also enjoy reading with an adult.
CW: antisemitism, battle violence,