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Signs in
the Well
The Sages of Chelm
and the Moon
Written by Shoham Smith
Translated by Annette Appel
Illustrated by Vali Mintzi
Written by Shlomo Abas
Translated by Gilah Kahn-Hoffmann
Illustrated by Omer Hoffmann
May 2019
32 pages
218 x 247 mm
£12.99 | $22.95
Hardback
9781784383770
March 2019
32 pages
206 x 215 mm
£12.99 | $24.95
Hardback
9781784383695
‘Shoham Smith has sensitively
adapted one of the finest stories
of ancient Jewish legend.’
‘All ages will revel in Omer
Hoffmann’s expressive drawings
of the befuddled Chelmites.’
Professor Avigdor Shinan,
The Hebrew University
The Jewish Chronicle
This is the inspirational story of
Rabbi Akiva’s personal journey from
a poor goat-herd to a leading scholar.
Elegant prose from acclaimed author
Shoham Smith and striking illustrations
from award-winning artist Vali Mintzi
illuminate this beautiful and universal
tale about how it’s never too late to learn.
According to legend, Chelm was
populated by preposterously silly
townsfolk. There are many tales of
their foolish exploits and this is one
of the most famous. Retold with a
perfect comic touch by leading
children’s author Shlomo Abas
and illustrated by acclaimed artist
Omer Hoffmann, this is a charming
introduction to the topsy-turvy
world of Chelm.