Alexandra's Scroll

by miriam-chaikin

unusual book

Genres: Historical Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Tracy Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this book aloud with our homeschool study of Jewish history. It was an excellent living book about the Maccabean Revolt and the story of Hanukkah. Highly recommended!

[10TX · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent historical fiction for late elementary and middle school kids. The reality of life under Antiochus comes to life--sometimes painfully--in this book.

[Miss Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

gr 4-8 113 pgs


165 BCE, Israel. Alexandra is surprised when her parents encourage her to write down her thoughts of what is happening in Jerusalem. She can't imagine a girl being a scribe. But her parents provide her with papyrus, ink, and encouragement. As the situation worsens for Jews under Greek-Syrian rule, Alexandra describes how they are denied the right to practice their religion and the harsh penalties for those who are caught doing so. She also talks about how a group of Jews, the Maccabees are fighting to be free to practice their religion.

[Elizabeth Gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotionally touching story of the roots of Hannukah, and the taking and restoration of Jerusalem.

[Kayla Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love historical fiction.when i found a book with my history in it i was overjoyed!this book portrays the life in בית שני beautifully.it makes one wish that there was a בית המקדש today:(