Clever Rachel

by Debby Waldman

Other authorsCindy Revell
Paper Book, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

J 813.6

Genres

Collection

Your library

Publication

Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, c2009.

Description

In this retelling of a Jewish folktale, Jacob tries to stump Rachel with his best riddles but fails repeatedly. When a young woman in need of help presents Rachel and Jacob with the trickiest riddles of all, they discover the only way to solve them is to work together.

User reviews

LibraryThing member mccandlessn
Good story with female lead promoting original and creative thinking

Subjects

Awards

The Willow Awards (Finalist — 2011)

Language

English

Physical description

27 cm

ISBN

9781554690817

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