The Secret Seder

Illustrated by Emily McCully; Hyperion Books, 2005.

“Using a confident storytelling style and realistic characterizations, Rappaport captures the electric energy of suspense and danger swirling around Jacques’s family as well as the courage and abiding faith that bolster them and their fellow Jews in the shadow of atrocity.” Publishers Weekly

"Rappaport interweaves themes and descriptive text to create a meaningful story in a distinctive setting. An excellent discussion starter.” School Library Journal

“. . . this book doesn’t sensationalize the brutality, but sadness and terror are all around – as is the courage of those who resist. [At Seder] even in the darkness and sorrow, Jacques finds community and strength in the history of his people.” Booklist

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