You Never Know: A Legend of the Lamedvavniks
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Author: Francine Prose
Illustrator: Mark Podwal
GRADE LEVEL: K-5
The townspeople of Plotchnik dismiss Schmuel, the shoemaker, and interpret his acts of kindness as stupidity. However, it was only Schmuel’s prayers that saved the town from both a drought and a flood after 40 days and nights of rain, because he is one of 36 righteous individuals. A story that teaches the values of goodness, humility, and justice.