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Gr 8 Up—This complex novel set in the first century CE tells the story of one Jewish girl's experiences in Jerusalem under Roman rule and during the destruction of the second temple. Esther is the well-educated, well-off daughter of a Jewish priest. She hopes to marry for love. However, the Jews rebel, the Romans are ousted, a civil war takes place, and the Romans return to burn the temple, kill or enslave most Jews, and start the Jewish diaspora. With this history as backdrop, Esther ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More