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A Crocodile in the Sea of Galilee (so scary Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Liora Carmeli (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Vacations are supposed to be fun, right? When Roy’s parents choose the Sea of Galilee for their next family vacation, they don’t mind the rumors of a giant crocodile lurking beneath the surface. But Roy knows better. Besides, whenever he’s tempted to go into the water, he can almost see something move below. But that has to be his overactive imagination.

After all, there aren’t any crocodiles in the sea… Are there?

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 9 years
  2. Book 1 of 6
    so scary
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  5. Publication date
    August 29, 2021
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    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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  8. Enhanced typesetting
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096KPR6ZZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 29, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3822 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Liora Carmeli

Liora Carmeli

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Liora Carmeli is an author, playwright, and translator. She has written 17 books for children and young adults and two novels, which were published by various publishers.

She is married, a mother of four and a grandmother. She was born, raised, and lives to this day in Nordia village, which was founded by her parents.

After completing her military service, Liora studied and was accredited as a radio officer on trade ships and for several years sailed with her husband, a deck officer, to the US, Africa, and the Far East. Later, they started a family and worked together in agriculture – growing flowers and exporting them to Europe.

After the birth of her fourth child, she began writing for children. Since then, writing books and plays has been an inseparable part of her life.

In addition to writing, Liora translates from English to Hebrew and has translated, among other things, the children’s book series Goosebumps, many of Nora Roberts’ novels, and Hilary Clinton’s autobiography, Living History.

Besides writing and translating, Liora also dabbles in the art of mosaics. Just as she connects words and sentences into stories, she connects ceramics, mirror fragments, and beads into beautiful mosaics, some of which she donates as decoration for public facilities in her village. She has also given some of her creations to help decorate the buildings of endangered youth centers.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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William L. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Crocs be snappin'
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
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This book was terrible ... terribly awesome! It reminded me of Hooper's film "Eaten Alive" but without the death and the crazy guy with the fake leg and that unhinged dad and Robert Englund being a freak. This story takes place in Israel which makes it extra interesting, hearing a scary story for young readers from the perspective of a child in Israel was really cool for us as I read this to my daughter. The story is on the short side so makes for a fun, creepy and brisk read. If your child is into crocodiles and scary stories you should check this out!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, scary and fast paced story
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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My granddaughter, Ryelle, said this was rated a 10 out of 10. She liked that they found the crocodile. She like the story because it was a bit scary. She thinks people needs to listen to the boy more.

As the grandma, this story had my granddaughter, age 5, listening and not wanting to do anything else. No tv, no toys, nothing but...read the story. This was her first chapter book.
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Piaras
5.0 out of 5 stars Could there really be a crocodile in the Sea of Galilee?
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021
It goes without saying that a child's engagement with good books is important and valuable in the child's development. Not only can reading good books expand a child's cognitive abilities, but it can also spur a child's emotional, moral, and spiritual development.

A Crocodile in the Sea of Galilee by Liora Carmeli is book 1 in the “SO SCARY” series. The author introduces the reader to eight-year-old Roy who is scared to go camping with his parents and older sister, Yael, to the Sea of Galilee because of rumors about a giant crocodile that supposedly inhabits this lake.

Roy’s fear takes center stage in this spooky narrative. Is his family right when they say it’s all in his imagination? Or could there really be a crocodile in the Sea of Galilee? Depending on the reading level of the child, this book is probably more suited for kids aged 8-9 years and up. It’s a little scary, but not “SO SCARY” that an older child would love reading it.

Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me. Special mention also to Dror Adam for the excellent illustrations. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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Sofia Petrovna
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book heaven-sent for every child out there that will grow up into a big fan of horror
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
This is a book heaven-sent for every child out there that will grow up into a big fan of horror. Also, a great way to teach kids about overcoming an irrational fear. Very simple story, and yet such a big message.
The boy was so scared of giant crocodiles swimming in the sea that he wasn’t able to enjoy his family holiday. He was so convinced these crocodiles were real that he didn’t believe his parents.
He also learned one additional lesson: it’s better to be with everyone and in danger (no matter how unexisting) than to be alone and scared. There is definitely some bravery in multitude, especially if they are loved ones.
The next step was to go and meet his fear, up close. Many grow-ups never managed to do that, face their fears, and overcome them. But once the boy saw crocodiles, he finally understood what to be afraid of and what not.
I would gladly recommend this book to children.
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Gustave Hakushu
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good introduction to “scary” for a kid
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
On the surface, this is a cute little book, with adorable illustrations, and a bit of a scary plot to it. However, more importantly, this book also contains interesting metaphors, easy enough for children to pick them up. Overall, it’s a great novel for kids, the writing style is quite good, the characters are inviting, and it has just the proper dose of scary. I’m looking forward to reading the next ones!
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Abbigail Holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Kids Who Love Scary Books
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
I guess that every child sooner or later finds him/herself in a situation where adults are not what children expect them to be.
This is one of those situations. Roy is scared of, according to him, a very real danger: a crocodile in a lake. But his sister and, what is the worst part of the story, thinks that the newspaper articles about a crocodile in the Sea of Galilea are just a rumor, nothing else. Thus, they enjoy the vacation, and ignore Roy's constant tries to prove them wrong. "It is all your imagination!" Roy lives in constant fear until finally crocodile shows itself and almost hurts his parents and sister who finally start believing him.
Skillfully written and interesting even for the older readers, but for kids, this book will be a really good read.
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Clare O'Beara
5.0 out of 5 stars A crocodile in the Sea of Galilee
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021
This is an excellent little story, about a boy who is both scared and brave, on a family camping outing. He has heard that a year ago someone saw a crocodile in the Sea of Galilee, a large freshwater lake. Can he swim there safely? He's asked Google all about crocs. Can his family be safe, if they don't believe him? By the way - crocs are scary.
Great family dynamics, dialogue and artwork. Educational, natural environment well depicted.

Recommended for anyone seven to ten years old, or anyone collecting fiction about reptiles and invasive alien creatures. I would be keen to read more by this author.
I downloaded a Kindle copy and this is an unbiased review.
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yodfat carmeli gat
5.0 out of 5 stars My son really enjoyed the book
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
My 6 year old son really enjoyed the book. we read it before sleeping and he kept asking for another chapter and didn't want to go to sleep.
The writing is descriptive and creative and allows children to imagine the plot and acquire quality language. My son enjoyed high but also accessible language and I enjoyed reading it to him.
In addition to the good writing, there are few illustrations which are very beautiful.
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Clare O'Beara
5.0 out of 5 stars A crocodile in the Sea of Galilee
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2021
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This is an excellent little story, about a boy who is both scared and brave, on a family camping outing. He has heard that a year ago someone saw a crocodile in the Sea of Galilee, a large freshwater lake. Can he swim there safely? He's asked Google all about crocs. Can his family be safe, if they don't believe him? By the way - crocs are scary.
Great family dynamics, dialogue and artwork. Educational, natural environment well depicted.

Recommended for anyone seven to ten years old, or anyone collecting fiction about reptiles and invasive alien creatures. I would be keen to read more by this author.
I downloaded a Kindle copy and this is an unbiased review.
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