The Mysterious Visitor: Stories of the Prophet Elijah

by Nina Jaffe

Other authorsElivia Savadier (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1997

Status

Available

Call number

J 222.5092 JAF

Tags

CHAI Lit List Level 2, CHAI Lit List Level 5, Sydney Taylor Award, Linda Silver "Classic", ages 9-12, Judaism through Children's Books further reading, acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, aiding those in distress, rachamim - compassion and mercy, tzedakah - charity, faith in God, feeding the hungry, welcoming guests - hachnasat orchim, humility, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, teshuvah - repentance, Elijah (Prophet), folklore - folktales - legends, prophets, achrayut - responsibility

Genres

Collection

Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)

Publication

Scholastic Trade (1997), Library Binding, 112 pages

Description

Eight Jewish stories that involve the prophet Elijah are retold.

Barcode

1674

Subjects

Elijah (Biblical prophet) Juvenile literature
Elijah (Biblical prophet) Legends

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 1997)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1997)
CCBC Choices (1997)

Language

English

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A collection of folktales featuring the prophet Elijah, a messenger from heaven who comes to earth in many disguises.

ISBN

0590484222 / 9780590484220

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