By Gertrude Pdf | Jewish Fairy Tales And Legends

Avram bowed low. "Great King, the stone is not mine to sell. It belongs to those who suffer. If I keep it in a palace, its light will die. It must stay in the streets where the shadows are longest."

Word reached King Solomon, who summoned the boy. The King sat upon his throne of ivory and gold. "Small subject," the King said, "the Shamir stone is lost, and I need a light to guide the builders of the Temple through the night. Will you sell me your star-jewel?" Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends By Gertrude Pdf

Offers the text in PDF, EPUB, and Kindle formats. Avram bowed low

"This is no pebble," Avram whispered. "This is a tear from a star." If I keep it in a palace, its light will die

Solomon smiled, for he loved wisdom above all gold. He appointed Avram as the "Keeper of the Night Light," and the boy spent his life walking the darkest alleys of the city, the jewel in his hand ensuring that no one in Jerusalem ever had to stumble in the dark again. 📖 Accessing the PDF

Features a complete web-based version of every chapter. Notable Stories in the Original Book The Palace of the Eagles The Giant of the Flood The Rose and the Mer-Boy The Demon’s Marriage

Below is an original story written in the specific style of Gertrude Landa’s collection, followed by information on where to find the full PDF. The Boy and the Star-Jewel