Hardlucky: The Story of a Boy Who Learns How to Think Before He Acts
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Hardlucky: The Story of a Boy Who Learns How to Think Before He Acts
By (Author) Miriam Chaikin
Illustrated by Gabriel Lisowski
Skyhorse Publishing
Sky Pony Press
7th February 2013
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 178mm, Height 241mm, Spine 10mm
374g
Description
Around two hundred years ago, Eastern European communities of Hasidim, Jewish thinkers, and mystics throve. Among the Hasidim were the tzadikimthe righteous oneswho were the holiest of all. One such tzadik in the nineteenth century was Kotsker Rebbe, who helped guide thousands of Jews who sought his advice on their problems and lives. Hardlucky is a story about the wisdom of the Kotsker Rebbe and his ability to help others see how to improve themselves and their lives.
Hardlucky isas his name impliesalways falling victim to his bad luck. He falls down stairs, accidentally hits a cow with his work cart, and unfortunately burns down his house. Blaming his hometown for his bad luck streak, Hardlucky sets out to find a new home. But his bad luck seems to follow himand he even lands in jail! He is eventually taken to the home of Kotsk, the wise rabbi, who helps Hardlucky realize that if he would just look, listen, and think before acting, his life would be a lot less unlucky. This Jewish parable of making your own luckand thinking before you actis sure to speak to children (and adults) of all ages.
Author Bio
Miriam Chaikin was born in Jerusalem and raised in New York. She served as editor-in-chief of children's books in various publishing houses and has published over thirty books for children of all ages. In 1984 she won the Sydney Taylor Award for Body of Work. Her poetry and humorous verse has appeared in many national magazines. Gabriel Lisowski is an internationally published author and illustrator of children's books. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Vienna, he is the descendent of the famous nineteenth-century Hasidic philosopher Kotsker Rebbe. He is currently working on the illustrations for a series of children's fables written by the well-known Polish actress Ewa Bukowska, as well as his own collection of short stories.He divides his time between Austria and Poland.
