Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom, Tami LehmanWilzig
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom, Tami LehmanWilzig
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Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom

Author: Tami Lehman-Wilzig

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 06/06/2023


Synopsis

Luis de Torres is a secret Jew, a Catholic convert, who, in his heart, remains Jewish. When the Inquisition comes and Jews are forced to leave Spain, Luis decides to join a sailing expedition to new lands. He has just his faith, his wits, and a silver hamsa to protect him on his journey. And could it be that Jewish tradition helps protect the ship?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amalia on April 20, 2023

Luis De Torres is a Spanish Jew who like many Spanish Jews in 1492 is forced to make the painful decision: convert to Christianity or leave Spain. Luis converts so he can be with his beloved family. But in his heart, he remains Jewish. He joins his family to be able to light the candles and celebrate......more

Goodreads review by Susan on April 19, 2023

For centuries, children have learned how Columbus set sail from Spain in 1492 on a trip which ultimately led to the discovery of America. What is unique in the tale of Luis de Torres is the imaginative portrayal of grave danger faced by the Jews of Spain that same year, when they were forced to choo......more

Goodreads review by Chana on July 06, 2023

Tami Lehman-Wilzig’s new historical fiction picture book LUIS DE TORRES SAILS TO FREEDOM, beautifully illustrated by Oliver Averill, reimagines the story of De Torres, a converso (a secret Jew who is forced to convert to Christianity during the Spanish Inquisition), who set sail with Christopher Col......more

Goodreads review by Joel on April 18, 2023

When I read "Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom" to my grandchildren I felt it was the perfect example of text and illustrations joining together to make an exciting children's story come alive. I’ve never read a Jewish children’s book on the Spanish Inquisition. I had no idea that the Jews were expell......more

Goodreads review by Jacqueline on April 22, 2023

This beautifully illustrated picture book brings to light an important historical event in the history of the Jewish people. Namely, the Spanish expulsion of the Jews in 1492 by a decree from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The story revolves around Luis de Torres, an interpreter fluent in Hebrew......more