The Magic Menorah: A Modern Chanukah Tale

by Jane Breskin Zalben, Donna Diamond (Illustrator)

Twelve-year-old Stanley has had enough with Chanukah and just wants it over in order to get his home free from all the relatives, but a surprise encounter with Fishel the genie makes him understand the importance of the holiday and the joy of being with family.

Genres: Childrens, Holiday, Jewish

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Macklin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short, sweet story. A little contrived, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.