The Golem of Old Prague: Jewish Tales of Mystery and Terror

by Michael Rosen, Val Biro

Times were dangerous for the Jews of Old Prague. In the dark streets at night the threat of violence was always present. Rabbi Loeb needed help to save people from his enemies. Out of mud he fashioned a Golem, a creature of great strength who could perform impossible tasks, but could also cause disaster if he got out of control. The Golem tales are as mysteriously eerie as the streets were in the old Prague ghetto, but the realism of the humour gives a reassuring earthiness.

Genres: Childrens

Hardcover

First published November 1, 2010

About the author

Michael Rosen, a recent British Children’s Laureate, has written many acclaimed books for children, including WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, and I’M NUMBER ONE and THIS IS OUR HOUSE, both illustrated by Bob Graham. Michael Rosen lives in London.

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Reviews

[Gabriela Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book! I lived in Prague for many years and that made more interesting. The story is at the end, the story of Jews. Constant hatred met by resilience and the will to live and survive. If I have a child one day, I will definitely read this one to them!

[MrsEnginerd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Without doing historical research to validate, take the story with a grain of salt.