"...the light of the candle brought peace into their souls. That glimmer of light, surrounded by so many shadows, seemed to say without words: Evil has not yet taken complete dominion. A spark of hope is still left.
...Now, by the light of the Hanukkah candle, Rebecca suddenly felt renewed courage. In moments of great danger people become unusually courageous." The study guide for The Hiding Place includes a bonus mini-guide on one of the stories in this wonderful collection of short stories: The Power of Light. Thirty-six stories that are inspiring and touching. Includes the short story: The Power of Light, which has a mini study guide included for it in The Hiding Place study guide. Celebrate a world in which miracles abound, love triumphs, and faith prevails. Here are thirty-six tales by masterful storyteller Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer, certain to delight young and old alike. Reviews:
"Stories for Children is a book of diverse pleasures and beauties, of laughter and reverence. It may well turn out to be one of the best and longest loved of all Mr. Singer's books." ~ The Wall Street Journal "Most appealing is the Nobel Prize winner's sheer storytelling power. In this respect, he has no equal among contemporaries." ~ The New York Times Book Review "Whether they are set in a Polish shtetl or Manhattan, Singer draws his tales from life, legend and fancy with equal ease... These incredible tales of wisdom, beauty and joy remain timeless." ~ Los Angeles Times Book Review A short story in this book included as a bonus mini-guide in the study guide for:
The Hiding Place (middle school) |