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The Golden Bull

By Cowley, Marjorie

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It is circa 2600 BC in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, and Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur. Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.

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ISBN
978-1-58089-181-3
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on November 1, 2008

Gr 5-8 Jomar, 14, and his younger sister have been forced to go to the city of Ur to bring income to their poverty-stricken family. Jomar will be an apprentice to a goldsmith, but Zefa has little talent for anything other than playing the lyre that her brother has made for her. He considers the instrument a toy and a burden, but Zefa's talent charm...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Because of drought, Jomar is sent to Ur to become a goldsmith's apprentice. His younger sister, a natural musician, joins him,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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