num_pages: 144
description: Spunky strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isnt interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister or you-better-not warnings from her brother. Theres only one thing she does want: to fight dragons!Granted no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives but that doesnt stop the plucky girl from honing her skills. She fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch a challenge that could bring Mirka her hearts desire: a dragon-slaying sword! All she has to do is findand outwitthe giant troll whos got it!A delightful mix of fantasy adventure cultural traditions and preteen commotion Hereville will captivate middle-school readers with its exciting visuals and entertaining new heroine.
language: English
title: How Mirka Got Her Sword
publisher: Amulet Books