
The Book of Uriel
by Elyse Hoffman
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Description
In the fires of World War II, a child must save his people from darkness…
Ten-year-old Uriel has always been an outcast. Born mute in a Jewish village known for its choir, he escapes into old stories of his people, stories of angels and monsters. But when the fires of the Holocaust consume his village, he learns that the stories he writes in his golden notebook are terrifyingly real.
In the aftermath of the attack, Uriel is taken in by Uwe, a kind-hearted linguist forced to work for the commander of the local Nazi Police, the affably brutal Major Brandt. Uwe wants to keep Uriel safe, but Uriel can’t stay hidden. The angels of his tales have come to him with a dire message: Michael, guardian angel of the Jewish people, is missing. Without their angel, the Jewish people are doomed, and Michael’s angelic brethren cannot search for him in the lands corrupted by Nazi evil.
With the lives of millions at stake, Uriel must find Michael and free him from the clutches of the Angel of Death...even if that means putting Uwe in mortal danger.
The Book of Uriel is a heartbreaking blend of historical fiction and Jewish folklore that will enthrall fans of The Book Thief and The World That We Knew.
Advance Praise
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A mesmerizing work of historical fiction. The author has magically combined history with fantasy, resulting in an irresistibly engrossing story. Hoffman is a born storyteller, and she executes her ideas in a sound, beautiful way." --Readers' Favorite
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you are reading the reviews to try and see if you should read it, yes, yes you should. Especially would recommend to lovers of The Book Thief."--Goodreads Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐“I usually don’t compare books to each other but this one really reminded me of The Book Thief which I loved...I would recommend this book to everyone who loved Zusak’s work and enjoys when fantasy joins history.”--The Swordsmith
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book offers a unique blend of historical fiction, Jewish heritage, and otherworldliness...Hoffman shows a range that will undoubtedly be very difficult to match."--Goodreads Reviewer
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781952742057 |
PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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