The fourth adventure in this popular series has a Sukkot theme as Max, Emma, and Eitan transport back in time to meet Bezalel, the chief artisan of the Israelites, and learn what manna really tasted like.
Emma is so excited for the sukkah hop, until she realizes that it means the entire congregation would be visiting her family's sukkah too. While Max and Eitan discuss the ways they decorate the temporary hut, Emma can only get more and more nervous. She isn't confident in her artistic abilities.
In learning the history of the Israelites journeying through the desert, they hear about manna, a food given by God to feed the Jews on their journey. No one knew what it really tasted like. Luckily, Max has a time machine. The trio travel back in time and meet Bezalel, the chief artisan, and Miriam, Moses' sister. They learn the importance of creativity, and having the self-confidence to try even in the face of fear.
In this Sukkot-themed story Emma, Max, and Eitan transport back to the ancient Israelite camp in the Sinai desert and meet Bezalel, the chief artisan of the Israelites. Bezalel helps Emma recognize her own creativity and have the self-confidence to show it.
Carl Harris Shuman is a semi-retired employment lawyer and the former president of his synagogue. He is the author of Max Builds a Time Machine, Max and Emma Cross the Red Sea, and Max and the Not-So-Perfect Apology. In addition to writing novels, he enjoys writing poetry that remains unpublished. His hobbies also include Jewish genealogical research, gardening, participating in local theater productions, and crafting. He lives in Harrisburg, PA.
Leo Trinidad is a NY Times bestselling comic book artist, illustrator, and animator from Costa Rica. For 15 years he has been creating content for Childrens Books and TV Shows. He graduated with honors from Veritas University in San Jose, Costa Rica. Leo is known for creating the first animated series ever produced in Central America. Leo is always bouncing between Childrens Books, Animation and Comics, and his work is constantly developing with a strong focus on storytelling. He lives in Cartago, Costa Rica.
