The legend of the Golem dates back to the 1500s when the Jews of Prague were being viciously persecuted. Their spiritual leader, Rabbi Loew, also known as The Maharal of Prague, created a formidable creature out of clay whose mission it was to protect the Jews of the city. This beautiful picture book with its lyrical text and evocative illustrations, retells the story of the Golem through the eyes of a young boy, Frantz. Despite warnings to never enter the attic in the synagogue, Frantz climbs up. There, he is transported back to the time when the Golem was created, and eventually destroyed. A blend of mysticism, the supernatural, and even romance makes this a haunting picture book for children ages 8 to 12.

 

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Annick Press Ltd .

Brigitte Waisberg has worked in children's book publishing since 1980. She has also translated books from French to English, including The Biggest Poutine in the World and The Golem of Prague. The Big Kid books are the first she has authored. Originally from Indiana, Ariana Koultourides graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She now works as a freelancer specializing in playful children's book illustration with whimsical characters and animals. Irene Cohen-Janca Irene Cohen-Janca is a French author who has written many novels and picture books for children. Maurizio A. C. Quarello Maurizio Quarello lives in Italy and has illustrated over thirty books. His previous collaboration resulted in multiple awards and has been translated into nine languages.