panda_incognito's review
4.0
This lovely historical fiction picture book imagines how a family would celebrate Passover in secret during the Spanish Inquisition. The illustrations are beautiful and atmospheric, and the story includes a short explanation of Passover that is simplified while still being accurate.
People who enjoy this may also enjoy the chapter book [b:Viva Heather!|1232589|Viva Heather! (Magic Attic Club, #15)|Sheri Cooper Sinykin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1182104284l/1232589._SX50_.jpg|1994362], which involves time travel to this time period and engages with similar themes.
People who enjoy this may also enjoy the chapter book [b:Viva Heather!|1232589|Viva Heather! (Magic Attic Club, #15)|Sheri Cooper Sinykin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1182104284l/1232589._SX50_.jpg|1994362], which involves time travel to this time period and engages with similar themes.
libraryrobin's review
3.0
A lovely Sephardic Jewish story is rare to find! A clever man finds a way for his family to celebrate Seder at a time when Jews hid their religious practices.
ezwolf's review
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
5.0
A very sweet book about a young girl wanting to have a Passover seder with her family and the special way they go about it. I appreciated that it was from the POV of a young Spanish girl and not the usual Ashkenazi view point I think most people are used to seeing in media.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
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