My Guardian Angel |
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| Author:
| Weil, Sylvie |
| Translator:
| Rosner, Gillian |
| ISBN: | 978-0-439-57682-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2007 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $5.99 |
Book Description:
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Feisty and smart, Elvina is not your average twelve-year-old. She adores reading, writing, and studying, like the boys. And she detests silly girls' chores, like keeping chicken eggs warm until they hatch. But she is also skilled in the art of healing, a skill that ultimately gets her into trouble. It's the 11th Century in France, and the Crusaders are on a campaign to rid France of Jews. The Jews live in terror and are on high alert that danger is drawing near to their town. One...
More DescriptionFeisty and smart, Elvina is not your average twelve-year-old. She adores reading, writing, and studying, like the boys. And she detests silly girls' chores, like keeping chicken eggs warm until they hatch. But she is also skilled in the art of healing, a skill that ultimately gets her into trouble. It's the 11th Century in France, and the Crusaders are on a campaign to rid France of Jews. The Jews live in terror and are on high alert that danger is drawing near to their town. One night, while Elvina is alone in her house, she hears a rap on the door. Can her guardian angel keep her safe?