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When Mindy Saved Hanukkah by Eric A Kimmel

When Mindy Saved Hanukkah

Eric A Kimmel

Scholastic Inc · Print & ebook · October 1, 2005

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Family StoriesJewish Religious StoriesHanukkah Stories
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Who it’s for
Readers interested in Hanukkah stories and holiday traditions
Themes
Hanukkah, Family, Helping others
Genres
Hanukkah Stories, Jewish Religious Stories, Family Stories

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About this book

Mindy Klein lives with her tiny family in the walls of the Eldridge Street Synagogue. When Mindy's father is injured, she must bring home a candle for the menorah. With a little help Mindy saves Hanukkah and learns the true meaning behind it.

Where it sits

Hanukkah Stories93%
Jewish Religious Stories90%
Family Stories65%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Jewish Religious Stories
Authors
Eric A Kimmel
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Published
October 1, 2005
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Hanukkah · Family · Helping others
Reading lane
Jewish Religious Stories