Title: Golem  (link to amazon.com)
Author: David Wisniewski
Illustrator: David Wisniewski
Publisher: Clarion Books
Copyright: 1996
Pages:28

Summary:
The rabbi of Prague felt deeply troubled and knew something bad was about to happen.  Written on the wall was one word Golem. That night the rabbi and other young men started digging in the ground.  Lightening and rain started and soon Golem appeared, a huge man who has been created to protect the people and the city.  The giant stood before the mob who tried attacking but they could not get through Golem.  The giant’s duty was to protect the jews and once they were protected he was returned to the earth where he was created. Barrels of clay which was Golem’s body was asleep but we know that he will come to life once more.

Recommendation:
This book was well written with details that expressed the feelings of people who were going through turmoil.  However, it would be hard for young children to grasp the idea of Jews having a great protector made out of clay.  This book deserves a medal and is very well written but not a favorite it terms of content.