The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics)

By Jane Yolen | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

30th Anniversary edition with a new introduction from the author 

Hannah is tired of holiday gatherings−all her family ever talks about is the past. In fact, it seems to her that's what they do every Jewish holiday. But this year's Passover Seder will be different−Hannah will be mysteriously transported into the past . . . and only she knows the unspeakable horrors that await.

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award

\"A triumphantly moving book.\" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Editions of The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics)

Hardcover
ISBN 9780670810277
Paperback
ISBN 9780140345353
Paperback
ISBN 9780142401095
Paperback
ISBN 9780142404379
EBook
ISBN 9781101664308

Read an Excerpt

30th Anniversary edition with a new introduction from the author 

Hannah is tired of holiday gatherings−all her family ever talks about is the past. In fact, it seems to her that's what they do every Jewish holiday. But this year's Passover Seder will be different−Hannah will be mysteriously transported into the past . . . and only she knows the unspeakable horrors that await.

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award

\"A triumphantly moving book.\" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics) about?

30th Anniversary edition with a new introduction from the author 

Hannah is tired of holiday gatherings−all her family ever talks about is the past. In fact, it seems to her that's what they do every Jewish holiday. But this year's Passover Seder will be different−Hannah will be mysteriously transported into the past . . . and only she knows the unspeakable horrors that await.

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award

\"A triumphantly moving book.\" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics)?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction

Where can I read a sample of The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics)?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670810277

Is The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Puffin Modern Classics

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics)?

Jane Yolen

Who is the Publisher of the book The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics)?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670810277) and paperback(ISBN 9780140345353) and paperback(ISBN 9780142401095) and paperback(ISBN 9780142404379) and ebook(ISBN 9781101664308)

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