
Jane Yolen
26 SeriesJane Yolen is a prolific author with over 365 published books, spanning both children's and adult literature. Her notable works include the Pit Dragon Chronicles series and The Devil’s Arithmetic, a Puffin Modern Classic.
In Jane Yolen's "The Devil's Arithmetic," Hannah, a girl who dreads her family's Passover Seder, is transported to a Polish village in 1942 after opening the door to welcome the prophet Elijah. Initially tired of hearing about the past, Hannah soon experiences the Holocaust firsthand. Her journey through time teaches her the profound impact of historical events on her family's life.