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The Witch of Woodland

Laurel Snyder

As Zipporah prepares for a bat mitzvah, she feels uncertain about her Jewish identity because she has attended synagogue only sporadically and has not had Hebrew school. She feels more connected to witchcraft, especially after her best friend Bea begins spending time with popular classmates. Frustrated and lonely, Zippy uses a Hebrew phrase as an incantation and summons a winged girl she calls Miriam. Their friendship leads Zippy to explore her magic, remarkable Hebrew abilities, and a Torah phrase with Rabbi Dan.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Folklore And Mythology · Friendship · Growing Up · Identity · Religion And Spirituality
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 16, 2023
ISBN-13
9780062836663
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2024Fiction for Children
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