The Entertainer and the Dybbuk
The Entertainer and the Dybbuk by Sid Fleischman is a unique narrative published by HarperCollins on August 21, 2007. This 192-page book explores the story of The Great Freddie, a young ventriloquist who becomes possessed by a dybbuk, a Jewish spirit that embodies the ghost of a twelve-year-old boy named Avrom Amos, a victim of the Nazis during World War II. The tale unfolds as Avrom seeks revenge, taking over Freddie’s stage act and revealing the tragic fate of countless Jewish children.
Readers will find a blend of historical context and supernatural elements as the dybbuk’s presence illuminates the postwar landscape of Germany. The narrative delves into themes of loss and resilience, showcasing the haunting legacy of the Holocaust through the eyes of a spirited young boy. This edition presents a compelling intersection of juvenile fiction and historical horror, inviting readers to engage with the poignant story of Avrom and the impact of his past.
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One night The Great Freddie, a young ventriloquist, is possessed by a dybbuk.
A what?
A Jewish spirit. A scrappy demon who glows as if spray-painted by moonlight.
The dybbuk is revealed to be the ghost of a twelve-year-old boy named Avrom Amos, a victim of the Nazis during World War II. In a plucky scheme to seek revenge, he commandeers The Great Freddie’s stage act and entraps the entertainer in the postwar ashes of Germany. Behind the footlights, the dybbuk lights up the terrible fate of a million and a half Jewish children, including Avrom himself.
What tricks does the dybbuk have up his ghostly sleeve? Prepare to be astonished. . . .
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