First edition. Original illustrated paper wrappers in greens and white with illustration of a man and a woman on a farm in Israel. 8vo. 30 pages; 22 cm. A fabulously illustrated Holocaust-era fiction story for young adults about new immigrants to Kibbutz Degania. “In this story of Degania there is a combination of fiction and information based on research. The research for the entire series was done by the writer of the Foreword, while the story was developed and executed by Judith Ish-Kishor. ” Judith Ish-Kishor was “a pioneering writer of Jewish children’s literature in English” (Wikipedia, 2016) . No. 1 in a series of 5 stories. SUBJECT(S) : Kibbutzim, Juvenile fiction, Manners and customs. OCLC lists 3 holdings worldwide (NYPL, Yale, UPenn) , none outside the northeast. Slight toning. Hebrew stamp and minimal pencil markings that do not affect text. Very good condition. (zion-12-24)