Kidnapped from her parents during the Portuguese Inquisition,
12-year old Isobel BenLazar was sent to work as a slave at a remote
Brazilian monastery. In 1654, Isobel escapes and stows away on a
ship bound for Amsterdam, searching for her family. But harrowing
adventures lead her to the first group of Jews to settle in
America. 'Weaves history, drama and narrative into an arresting
story." -"New York Times Book Review" 'An uplifting.story.built
upon twin themes long common to Jewish thought-hope and
deliverance." -"Kirkus Reviews" Sydney Taylor Honor Book New York
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