The Eight Knights of Hanukkah

By Leslie Kimmelman, Galia Bernstein (Illustrator)

A dragon disrupts Hanukkah. Can eight knights restore peace and joy?

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48 pages

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As the kingdom prepares for Hanukkah, a dragon named Dreadful wreaks havoc, threatening the festivities. Lady Sadie calls upon the Eight Knights of Hanukkah to counter the chaos with acts of kindness and bravery. Sir Lily and Sir Alex lead the charge, helping villagers recover from Dreadful's mischief. But when they finally confront the dragon, an unexpected twist awaits. Will the knights manage to save the celebration and uncover the dragon's true intentions? Dive into a whimsical tale of courage, camaraderie, and holiday spirit, where nothing is quite as it seems.

From the publisher

The whole kingdom has gathered to celebrate Hanukkah–but a dastardly dragon keeps interrupting the festivities. Can the Eight Knights of Hanukkah set things right? It’s the last night of Hanukkah and everyone is doing their part for the big celebration, but a dragon called Dreadful has other ideas. He roams the countryside, interrupting the party preparations. Lady Sadie must call upon the Eight Knights of Hanukkah to perform deeds of awesome kindness and stupendous bravery and put an end to the dragon’s shenanigans. When Dreadful eats all the special donuts the baker made, Sir Lily helps the baker make more sufganiyot. Sir Alex makes a young lad a new dreidel after Dreadful scorched his original one. And on the Knights go–but when they finally catch up to Dreadful, a funny surprise awaits them! Leslie Kimmelman crafts a humorous and touching story out of a bit of wordplay and a love for a holiday that truly shines. Galia Bernstein’s artwork is full of appeal and is sure to satisfy fantasy fans. Back matter includes a note on the traditions of Hanukkah and directions for playing the dreidel game.

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