Looking for adventure? This historical novel is set in 1654, against the backdrop of the Portuguese Inquisition. It follows the journey of 12-year-old Isobel Ben Lazar, who escapes from a monastery where she and her sister have been held. Isobel hopes to find her parents again. Braving loneliness, storms and privateers, Isobel is befriended by a group of passengers and becomes one of the first Jewish immigrants to settle in New Amsterdam. (Ages 9 to adult)

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

“Love of history attaches children to their roots, gives them a sense of belonging and builds bridges of pride and understanding between generations…The landing of 23 Jews in New Amsterdam in 1654…stands as one of the signal events in American and Jewish history, and it has been nicely dramatized….Greene weaves history, drama and narrative into an arresting story.” – New York Times Book Review, Mar. 19, 1989

“Greene’s novel, based on the Portuguese Inquisition, makes history come alive….Isobel is courageous, but her bravery is borne of necessity and a powerful desire to see her family again….Greene has written an engrossing tale.” – School Library Journal, Oct., 1988

“Excellent characterizations in a poignant, dramatic story based on fact.” –Assoc. of Jewish Libraries, Nov./Dec. 1988

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ISBN 0-595-38047-6

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