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Quick-witted, clever, and funny, the legendary Hershel of Ostropol is one of folklore's great tricksters. This collection of stories follows the celebrated Jewish folk hero as he outwits everyone: stingy innkeepers, fierce bandits, even his own father. Caldecott Medalist Hyman provides the illustrations and cover art.

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Ten tall tales about a legendary Ukrainian trickster who can outwit anyone--from the team behind the award-winning Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins.

Quick-thinking, funny, and always clever, the Jewish folk hero Hershel--based on an historical figure who lived in Ostropol, Ukraine--is one of folklore's greatest tricksters.

In this classic volume by the creators of the award-winning and much-beloved Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, a Caldecott Honor Book and Sydney Taylor Award Honor Recipient, Hershel down faces a stingy innkeeper, fierce bandits, and more, armed with nothing more than his own quick thinking.

Based on tales passed down through oral histories, Yiddish anthologies, and other collections of Jewish folklore, The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol offers a glimpse into the shtetl village community of nineteenth-century Ukraine, and is a perfect introduction to a little-known but much-beloved folk hero.

A perfect gift for any occasion, including Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, or graduations, The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol will delight all readers who love a clever twist.