Torah and mitzvot are more precious than gold is the theme of this historical novel for readers in grades 3 - 5. The setting is Spain in 1492 and the plot involves a Spanish-Jewish family's flight to Turkey. The main character is ten year old Sara Mizrahi, who smuggles a Jewish orphan aboard the ship taking them to Turkey. The Jewish values in the book are strong and the format is appropriate for the intended readership.