Jewish Book Week comes to Immanuel College

Monday, 19th November 2007

Pupils at Immanuel College were given an insight into the world of book-writing when Jewish Book Week organised the visit of three captivating authors to come into school to talk about their work.

Adele Gèras, who became a full-time author in 1976 and has published more than ninety books for children and young adults, spoke to Year 7 and 8 who were thrilled to receive her top-ten tips for creating good pieces of writing.

Inbali Iserles, a first time author, part-time lawyer and full time cat-lover, wrote her book, The Tygrine Cat, in response to the idea that that there might be intense rivalries between feline dynasties. Year 9 pupils were interested to hear excerpts from the book featuring the adventures of Mati, the principal character. They were also intrigued by Inbali?s love of cats, and were eager to know when a sequel would be available.

The whereabouts of the artefacts from the Second Temple is the subject of the third visiting author?s book: God?s Gold: the Quest for the Lost Temple Treasures of Jerusalem. It was written by archaeologist, Sean Kingsley and is his account of his attempt, through both myth and fact, to trace what happened to the artefacts looted from the Temple by the Romans following the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E.. Years 10 and 12 were given insights into the monetary and political importance of the Menorah and Table of Divine Presence and plenty of hints as to where they might be found today.

Librarian, Janet Leifer said ?opportunities to meet authors really have an impact on our pupils; to hear what inspires them and how they structure their work, helps them to form their own opinions and have confidence in their own writing.?