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`An extraordinary tale'. --The Scotsman '... a children's fable and an allegory of adults. It may be a fast read, but it has enormous resonances...' -- Independent "Amos Oz is a beautiful, intelligent writer, throwing up interesting images." --Daily Telegraph `Amos Oz conjures up a... read more

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Emanuella the Teacher described to the class what a bear looks like, how fish breathe, and the kind of sounds a hyena makes at night.

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  1. Amos Oz (Author)

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  1. Sondra Silverston (Translator)

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Original Language: Hebrew
Publisher: Keter Publishing House, Ltd.
Country: Israel
Publication Date: 2005
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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Appropriate to read to younger children, but probably fits attention span of 2nd grade and up. The story is a great platform to discuss teasing/bullying other children who are younger/weaker/different.


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