Golemcrafters, Emi Watanabe Cohen
Golemcrafters, Emi Watanabe Cohen
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Golemcrafters

Author: Emi Watanabe Cohen

Narrator: Emi Watanabe Cohen

Unabridged: 5 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/12/2024


Synopsis

On the same day Faye’s brother comes home with a black eye, a package arrives from a relative they’ve never met. It’s a slab of clay: some weird kind of bar mitzvah present?

The strange gift turns out to be an invitation to learn a craft that’s been in their family for centuries. And it’s not pottery.

Faye and Shiloh are driven to New York City by their grandfather for a spring break filled with magical instruction. But at night they find themselves transported to a strange parallel world, where groups of innocent people are facing appalling hatred and violence. Are Faye and Shiloh destined to defend them?
How is that possible for a brainy, unpopular eleven-year-old and her vulnerable older brother?

It will take all the strength they can draw from their Jewish and Japanese heritage to not only crack the mystery of this alternate world, but to find in them the power to confront the troubles of their present.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on October 31, 2024

(4.25 stars) I’m not quite sure how to write about this fascinating book. I don’t read a ton of middle grade books but this one called to me, with its golem theme. And I loved it. While it is meant for a middle grade audience (8-12?), it’s a bit intense, so I would say it probably would be better for......more

Goodreads review by Books_the_Magical_Fruit (Kerry) on November 01, 2024

This is marketed as middle grade, which it is, but it contains multiple scenes of violence and racism. I would recommend it for ages 14 and up. It’s heavy. The themes of anti-semitism and racism are ever-present, and the middle school siblings relive massacres, pogroms and forced relocations in thei......more

Goodreads review by The Page Ladies on October 03, 2024

This was an absolutely fantastic read! I couldn't put it down! Every time I thought I figured out what would happen next something completely different happened! The bond between Faye and Shiloh was great and I truly enjoyed getting to know each of them! There really isn't anything I can say that I......more

Goodreads review by Jaime on July 17, 2024

I cannot express just how much I adore this book. It’s full of history, pain, resilience, and Jewish joy. Love love love. I am so glad my son is growing up at a time when there are MG books like this.......more

Goodreads review by Xandra on July 11, 2024

I want to carry this book in my heart with me everywhere I go. It gave me strength, courage, and even hope that so many of us are desperately seeking right now.......more