The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew

Author:	Michelson, Richard Gudeon, Karla (Ilt)
Binding:	Hardcover Picture Books
List Price:	$19.99
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Overview

ISBN:	9781580896368
Publisher:	Charlesbridge Publishing
Language:	English
Page Count:	32
Publication Date:	2/21/2017
Size:	10.37" l x 8.31" w x 0.38
Series:	N/A

Category	Subject
Children Nonfiction	History
Children Nonfiction	Religion
Children Nonfiction	Social Studies

2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award
2017 National Jewish Book Award

In 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost—until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging characters, and colorful art offer a linguistic journey about how language develops and how one person's perseverance can make a real difference.

Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon’s illustrations bring Ben Zion—and the rebirth of Hebrew—to life.