The Eight Knights of Hanukkah

by Leslie Kimmelman (Author) Galia Bernstein (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

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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Review quotes

"Colorful cartoon illustrations portray happy encounters between the knights and the ordinary folk, interspersed with hints to the dragon's whereabouts. . . . For those on a quest for a different take on a holiday tail—oops!—tale."—Kirkus Reviews

"Kimmelman's slyly humorous text ('"Worryeth not," said Sir Lily.') is complemented by Bernstein's cartoon art, which features minimalist backgrounds, medieval illuminated letters, and expressive facial features. . . . this will be welcomed by families and religious schools." —Booklist

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780823439584
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
September 15, 2020
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
JUV017110 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Hanukkah
Library of Congress categories
Behavior
Jews
Dragons
Knights and knighthood
Hanukkah

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