A powerful story follows Alexandra, who, after the much-despised Syrian-Greek king destroys the Jewish temple, turns "scribe" and records the events of her life as well as her father's involvement in the Jewish rebellion led by the Maccabees, which leads to the rebuilding of the temple and the celebration of Hanukkah. 15,000 first printing.
Miriam Chaikin, a former children’s book editor, is the author of over thirty books for young readers. Her most recent book, Don’t Step on the Sky, is a collection of haiku illustrated by Hiroe Nakata. Ms. Chaikin lives in New York City.
Stephen Fieser is the illustrator of five previous books, including The Sabbath Lion: A Jewish Folktale from Algeria, retold by Howard Schwartz and Barbara Rush. He and his wife live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.