Description
A family sits at the table, ready to start their Passover seder. There's Grandpa, who's attempting to lead; anxious dad and pregnant mom; Cool Cousin and Uncool Cousin; 98-year-old great-grandma who survived the Warsaw Ghetto; our narrator, Wise Child, and his siblings-one of whom has lost the Afikomen. Without it, this seder can never end. Accompanied by a wisecracking, irreverent little goat who shows up at the front door, Wise Child takes a journey through time and all the Passovers past to retrieve the Afikomen, end the seder, and understand his family, his faith, and his history along the way.
Complemented by Theo Ellsworth's fantastical artwork, Dara Horn's first graphic novel is a delightfully bizarre exploration of the meaning of Passover, layered with joy, humor, and magic.
About the Author
Dara Horn is the winner of three National Jewish Book Awards and was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize. She lives in New Jersey. Theo Ellsworth is an artist and comics creator. He lives with his family in Missoula, Montana.
Reviews
"At long last, here is the time-traveling goat-centric Passover adventure my people have been awaiting for thousands of years." -- Lemony Snicket
Book Information
ISBN 9781324082132
Author Dara Horn
Format Hardback
Page Count 152
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Details
Subtitle: |
A Passover Catastrophe |
Imprint: |
WW Norton & Co |
