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On the first night of Hanukkah in a small Jewish community, three latkes slip from Rachel Bloom’s frying pan and take off on an adventure of their own. As the latkes dart across rooftops and streets, curiosity and excitement spread, drawing the would-be prisoners into an unlikely coalition. The cantor, the rabbi, the mayor, and a host of villagers unite to retrieve the evading noodles, turning a simple kitchen mishap into a celebration of communal spirit and festive cheer.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Leslie Kimmelman
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