Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989 · Est. 18 min read-aloud

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Written by Eric A. Kimmel · Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

A traveler must outwit goblins to save Hanukkah in a darkened village.

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32 pages· 2,287 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud· AD550L
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On Hanukkah's first night, Hershel of Ostropol arrives at a village expecting warmth and light, only to find darkness. Goblins have taken over the synagogue, preventing the celebration. With wit as his weapon, Hershel faces these mischievous creatures each night. Can he outsmart them and restore the festival's joy? This tale of cleverness and courage unfolds as Hershel battles the goblins, determined to light the menorah and bring Hanukkah back to the villagers. Will his cunning be enough to overcome the supernatural foes and save the holiday?

From the publisher

A traveler rids a village synagogue of goblins by outwitting them.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
2,287
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
42030
Publication
Published
August 31, 2014
First published
January 1, 1989
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823431649

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