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Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Magical Menorah

by: Judy Press  

Ages

9+

A missing coin, a magical menorah, and a stale jelly donut.

Who will solve this Hanukkah mystery?

Pinky Bloom, kid detective, is on the case!

Ages 9+
Pages 80
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Coming Nov 2024

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What the Book is About

When an extremely valuable ancient Israeli coin is stolen from the synagogue during the Hanukkah party, Pinky Bloom (Brooklyn’s greatest kid detective) jumps on the case. With the help of her brother Avi and friend Shira, Pinky follows the clues — including a magical menorah, a jelly donut, and a Judah Maccabee costume — to track down the culprits behind the theft.

With sweet illustrations, this book will appeal to both newcomers and fans of Pinky Bloom’s other adventures!

Jewish Content & Values

  • The book opens on the 25th of Kislev (the first day of Hanukkah) and the stories and celebrations of Hanukkah are central to Pinky’s adventure.
  • Pinky’s elderly neighbor, Mrs. Glick, asks the Bloom family to take care of an ancient menorah that son Buzzy brought her from Israel.
  • The book is full of Jewish facts and figures, from references to Jewish artist Camille Pissarro to laws regarding the ownership of artifacts discovered in Israel.

Content Advisory

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What the Book is About

What the Book is About

When an extremely valuable ancient Israeli coin is stolen from the synagogue during the Hanukkah party, Pinky Bloom (Brooklyn’s greatest kid detective) jumps on the case. With the help of her brother Avi and friend Shira, Pinky follows the clues — including a magical menorah, a jelly donut, and a Judah Maccabee costume — to track down the culprits behind the theft.

With sweet illustrations, this book will appeal to both newcomers and fans of Pinky Bloom’s other adventures!

Jewish Content & Values

  • The book opens on the 25th of Kislev (the first day of Hanukkah) and the stories and celebrations of Hanukkah are central to Pinky’s adventure.
  • Pinky’s elderly neighbor, Mrs. Glick, asks the Bloom family to take care of an ancient menorah that son Buzzy brought her from Israel.
  • The book is full of Jewish facts and figures, from references to Jewish artist Camille Pissarro to laws regarding the ownership of artifacts discovered in Israel.

Content Advisory

No content warnings