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Overview-
Young Akiva was a goat-herd. He was good at his job and content with his life, except for one thing – he had never learnt to read. One fateful day he decided it was time to change this…
This is the inspirational story of Rabbi Akiva’s personal journey from poor goat-herd to a leading scholar. Elegant prose from renowned author Shoham Smith and striking illustrations from award-winning artist Vali Mintzi illuminate this beautiful and universal tale about how it’s never too late to learn.
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REVIEWS-
“Shoham Smith has wisely and sensitively adapted one of the finest stories of ancient Jewish legend without compromising its beauty and soul. Thanks to her endeavour, new generations will be introduced to this magical literature."
"Shoham Smith's language is clear, rhythmical, un-adorned… Her adaptations bring the treasures of Jewish Legend literature to the threshold of Israel's children, unapologetically, and with a sympathetic approach to the roots of our culture."
"Smith displays a clear text that manages to free itself from the intimidating shadow which envelopes the phrase 'Legend of Ancient Jewish sages' by treading confidently along the fine line separating simplicity and complicatedness, between day-to-day and high languages. The book is not deductive and deals with the importance of slow processes, with the power of knowledge and stresses the need to master cultural heritage."
'Beautiful, detailed woodcuts illuminated with one or two colors complement the text, and give the book either an older or “retro-hip” look, depending upon taste. The story and the message are universal: one should not give up and it is never too late to learn.’
