Here is the story of Ruth as you have never heard it before.  Told with poetry and depth, this retelling by Maxine Rose Schur evokes the authenticity of its time and place and captures a beautiful love story as well as the strength of two legendary women. A treat for children ages four to eight. A powerful story of friendship and commitment for a young audience. "Maxine Rose Schur's beautiful retelling makes the story of Ruth accessible to children, with a book well suited to being read silently and allowed. The story of Ruth is written in modern English and sprinkled with words to give the language the rhythms and sounds of an older text, without presenting difficulty for the reader. Schur handles the levirate marriage deftly. this masterful rendition of the ancient story of Ruth and Naomi will help make it accessible to younger readers, and will be enjoyed by adults and children. Highly recommended for grades 1 to 5." Marci Lavine Bloch, American Jewish Library Newsletter, Nov/Dec. 200 With lyrical text and dramatic illustrations, the biblical story of Ruth comes to life. When her husband dies, Ruth must choose between remaining in her Moabite home or following her beloved mother-in-law Naomi back to Bet Lehem and become part of the Jewish people. Her choice is immortalized in the famous words, "Where you go, I will go. Your people shall be my people, your God, my God."