Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Secretly following his rabbi father outside the walled Jewish ghetto in 1595 Prague, Jacob watches him bring a golem to life to protect those living in the ghetto.
About the Author
German-born Irene N. Watts is a writer and playwright who has worked throughout Europe and Canada. Her play, “Lillie,” based on her novel
Flower, won first prize in UNESCOs Biennial Playwriting Award. Her novels
Good-bye Marianne,
Finding Sophie, and
Remember Me, have had international acclaim. She makes her home by the sea in Vancouver.
Kathryn E. Shoemaker has illustrated over thirty childrens books and has written four books for teachers. Her work ranges from books, filmstrips, and greeting cards, to posters, calendars, and illustrations and articles for magazines. She is currently working on her doctorate degree. Kathryn Shoemaker lives in Vancouver.