The Entertainer and the Dybbuk
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 192
Published: 2009
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“The Entertainer and the Dybbuk” by Sid Fleischman tells the whimsical story of a young boy named Aharon, whose life is intertwined with the world of magic and the supernatural. Aharon, a talented performer, dreams of becoming an entertainer, but his life takes a turn when he unwittingly encounters a mischievous dybbuk, a spirit from Jewish folklore. The dybbuk, seeking to fulfill its own unfinished business, becomes both a hindrance and an unexpected ally to Aharon. Together, they navigate through challenges, confront their fears, and learn valuable lessons about friendship, identity, and the power of performance in a tale rich with humor and heart. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Playaway Children .
This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Turtleback Books .
The Newbery Award-winning author of The Whipping Boy, Sid Fleischman is an author of more than sixty children's books, as well as screenplays, novels for adults, and books on magic. He lives in California.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.
