(historical note)" - Kirkus Reviews, "Scarlett and Sam: Escape From Egypt, by Eric A. Stevanovic's grayscale illustrations also capture the ancient events with a decidedly contemporary manga flavor. Although traditionalists may disapprove of this approach, it's accessible for modern young readers of all religions and makes it possible for them to gain a modicum of understanding of this distant, biblical past. Kimmel keeps the story flowing at a rapid pace, employing 21st-century tone and syntax for the twins as well as the ancients with whom they interact. They return home ready to embrace and share the ritual of the Seder and with a greater respect for their heritage. They witness the parting of the Red Sea and the bittersweet rejoicing that follows.
The 10th plague kills his son Seti, whom the twins have come to admire. The children witness the devastation of the 10 plagues, triggered when Pharaoh reneges on promises to let the Jews leave Egypt. Moses and Pharaoh, who is portrayed as a whining, jealous despot, argue constantly, calling each other childish names. Everyone puts in a penny and the game goes on."While arguing over their role in a Passover Seder, twins Sam and Scarlett are whisked away to ancient Egypt on grandmother's magic carpet.There, they are enslaved along with the other Jews, and they encounter Moses and Aaron, who involve them in negotiations with Pharaoh to free the slaves. If the dreidel falls on gimel, he takes the whole pot. Everyone then puts in a penny and the dreidel passes to the fourth player. If the dreidel falls on hay, she takes half the pennies that are in the pot. Again, all players put in another penny and the dreidel passes to the third player. If the dreidel falls on nun, the player does nothing. Then all players, including the first, put in another penny. If the dreidel falls on shin, the player puts a penny into the pot. Name lightly inscribed FTP, else content appears as new, unread and unblemished with fine wraps displaying no significant surface/edge wear, as shown.The Trumpet Special Edition is only available for distribution through the school market.About the book: The dreidel game can be played with whatever is handy.
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