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Clouds of Glory: Legends and Stories About Bible Times

by Miriam Chaikin

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Presents twenty-one stories, in a single narrative, about God's relationship with His creation, from creating angels on the second day to testing Abraham's love.

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33+ Works 1,978 Members

Miriam Chaikin is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and Bible retellings for young readers

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A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1999)

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)

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Dedication: LJCRS Book Fair Selection 5768

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Genres: Nonfiction, Children's Books, Kids
DDC/MDS: 296.1 — Religion Other religions Judaism Jewish writings
LCC: BM530 .C48 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Judaism Judaism Sources of Jewish religion. Rabbinical literature
BISAC: JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION Religion Judaism

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 2
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Published: 1998
Genres: Nonfiction, Children's Books, Kids
DDC/MDS: 296.1
LCC: BM530 .C48

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