The Inside Name

Name: The Inside Name
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781681156194
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By Randi Sonenshine

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The Inside Name follows Felipe, a young boy living in 1500s Portugal whose family are conversos—Jews forced to convert to Christianity but secretly preserving their true faith. Felipe cannot use his real Jewish name openly and must navigate the dangers brought by the Inquisition as it spreads from Spain to Portugal. When a local converso priest offers a chance to escape, Felipe and his family seek freedom in a land where he can be called by his true name. This illustrated historical fiction gently explores the secret lives of Sephardic Jews during this fraught period and includes an informative end note about the Inquisition and notable figures like Gracia Nasi Mendes.
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This chapter book is ideal for children aged 6-9 with an interest in historical stories and cultural heritage. It provides a sensitive introduction to complex history suitable for young readers.

During the Portuguese Inquisition a boy and his family are forced to hide their Jewish identities from the outside world until a secret message sets them on a course to freedom in this illustrated historical fiction beginner chapter book.

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A National Jewish Book Award Finalist for 2024

"A gentle exploration of a cruel episode in European history." --Kirkus Reviews

Felipe has a secret. He and his family are conversos—Jews forced to convert to Christianity after 1497 but who maintained their Jewish identities and practices behind closed doors.

Even his real name, his Jewish name, is a secret. Felipe is his outside name, the only one it is safe to use. The one his mother tries not to use. She whistles for him instead. But with the coming of the Inquisition from Spain to Portugal, it becomes more dangerous for them to continue to live a secret life.

That is when a local priest, also a converso, finds a way for Felipe and his family to escape, to emigrate to a place where a young boy can be called by his real name.

Spotlighting the Sephardic Jewish converso culture in 1500's Portugal, this illustrated historical fiction chapter book for ages 6-9 includes an end note explaining the lives of Portuguese conversos, how the Inquisition came from Spain to Portugal in 1536, making life even more dangerous for them, and the role of Gracia Nasi Mendes, a wealthy and influential converso who used her large sailing fleet and her international connections to help families flee.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681156194

Publisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Apples and Honey Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Gina Capaldi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 1

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About the Author

Randi Sonenshine is a children’s author, literacy specialist, and instructional coach. Her picture books include The Nest That Wren Built, The Lodge That Beaver Built, and the forthcoming The Den That Octopus Built, all from Candlewick Press. The Inside Name is her first chapter book. Randi lives with her husband, two sons, and a sock-eating poodle in Cartersville, Georgia. Gina Capaldi has both written and illustrated books and products for trade, historical non fiction, educational, and the toy industries. She often combines traditional painting techniques and mediums with collage and digital elements to add additional layer of visual story telling. Gina studied fine arts at Pepperdine University and Pitzer College; and, illustration at Art Center: College of Design. She is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Publishers, and Delta Kappa Gamma International Society of Women Educators. She lives in Orange, California.

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