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Publication
Henry Holt & Co (1993), Edition: 1st, 120 pages
Description
Here are eighteen stories from the Jewish tradition that challenge you to answer a question or solve a puzzle. When you've done your best, the authors give you answers that have come down through time. Can you outthink the sages, or will they help you out of a tight spot?
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LibraryThing member raizel
Good for story times with older children: Each story ends by asking a question; the answer immediately follows. The stories come from thousands of years of Jewish tradition, both from traditional texts and folklore. Stories are a little longer than some other puzzle story books. Good way to
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LibraryThing member quondame
Short, simply told stories each with an introduction and a break between setup and solution. Some you know from similar versions or from another tradition and some may be new. Most are a bit humorous.
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Original language
English
Physical description
120 p.; 5.75 inches
ISBN
0805025944 / 9780805025941
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