The Inside Name
Randi Sonenshine, illustrated by Gina Capaldi
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Age range
6 to 9
> 48 page illustrated chapter book perfect for younger readers
> spotlights the life of Sephardic Jews in Portugal during the Inquisition
> under told narrative that will interest libraries looking for historical Jewish experience that go beyond Holocaust
>highlights additional themes of friendship; perseverance in the face of hardship and discrimination; family strength and continuity
>Includes historical note about the Inquisition and the real -life woman who helped save many Jews at that time
>includes glossary of words to know
>adapted from article in Cricket magazine
>Lexile score 870L word count 2,791