Golemcrafters
Emi Watanabe Cohen’s sophomore novel travels from the most awkward surface tensions to the beautiful depths of Jewish culture and lore for a tale of magical and emotional discovery.
On the same day Faye's brother comes home with a black eye, a package arrives from a relative they have never met. It's a slab of clay: some weird kind of bar mitzvah present?
The strange gift turns out to be an invitation to learn a craft that has been in their family for centuries. And it's not pottery.
Faye and Shiloh are driven to New York City by their grandfather for a spring break filled with magical instruction. But at night, they find themselves transported to a strange parallel world, where groups of innocent people are facing appalling hatred and violence. Are Faye and Shiloh destined to defend them?
How is that possible for a brainy, unpopular eleven-year-old and her vulnerable older brother?
It will take all the strength they can draw from their Jewish and Japanese heritage to not only crack the mystery of this alternate world but to find the power in them to confront the troubles of their present.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 264
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Levine Querido
Language: en
ISBN: 9781646142699
Creator Bio
Emi Watanabe Cohen is a Japanese-American author and artist based in New York City. She has a deep passion for storytelling and has been writing since she was a child. Her diverse background and experiences have heavily influenced her writing, which often explores themes of identity, family, and cultural heritage. In addition to being an author, Emi is also a talented illustrator and has worked on various projects ranging from children's books to graphic novels. She is best known for her debut novel, "Golemcrafters," which has received critical acclaim for its unique blend of fantasy and historical fiction. Emi continues to write and create art, drawing inspiration from her multicultural upbringing and the vibrant city she calls home.
