Adam and his family live comfortably in a compound with other foreigners who work in the Middle East. When war breaks out and all foreigners try to escape, Adam runs away in an effort to save his dog, which has been left behind. Alone and without resources in the desert, Adam meets Walid, an abused camel boy who has run away from his cruel masters. Together they struggle to bridge wide gulfs between their cultures and languages in order to survive. Ultimately both boys learn about true friendship.

"[R]iveting... teens will stay on the edge of their seats. . ."

— Publishers Weekly

"[A] solid survival adventure."

— School Library Journal

"[A] fast-paced, exciting read."

— Kirkus Reviews

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Sara finds her family's Chanukah celebrations boring until Tante Miriam arrives at the holiday party. She gives Sara a Golden Dreydl that is really an enchanted princess who guides Sara on a journey into a magical world. Imaginative drawings depict a universe where Jewish history collides with fantasy.

"The chatty storytelling is fast, furious, and sometimes funny, especially the riddles of the vicious king. . . Kids will enjoy the fantasy adventure, as well as the contemporary family standoffs; they'll also be interested in Tante Miriam's explanation of the dreydl's symbols. This will be fun for reading aloud."

— Booklist

"The concept is winning.... The illustrations are beautiful...—richly detailed, cheeky charming..."

— Kirkus Reviews

Read a chapter from The Golden Dreydl.