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 Public Library Books for the Teen Age

Kidnapped from their parents during the Portuguese Inquisition, Maria and Isobel Ben Lazar were sent to a remote Brazilian monastery. In 1654, they escape and stow away on separate ships. Maria lands in Amsterdam, searching for 12-year-old Isobel and their parents. Befriended by the painter Rembrandt, Maria struggles to overcome her disappointments with hope and determination. "A gripping companion book to "Out of Many Waters." This novel exemplifies the best of historical fiction, providing a real sense of the times, a plausible plot, and authentic characters."-"Horn Book" "Adventure and history are intertwined in this engrossing story."-"School Library Journal" Sydney Taylor Honor Book ABA Pick of the Lists