Across So Many Seas: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Across So Many Seas by Ruth Behar: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

In 1492 , during the Spanish Inquisition, Benvenida and her family are banished from Spain for being Jewish, and must flee the country or be killed. They journey by foot and by sea, eventually settling in Istanbul.
Quick facts about Across So Many Seas
- Title: Across So Many Seas
- Author: Ruth Behar
- First published: 2024
- Genre: children's fiction, historical fiction, middle grade
- OpenLibrary ID: OL37622401W
Where to read Across So Many Seas
Across So Many Seas by Ruth Behar is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Across So Many Seas about?
In 1492 , during the Spanish Inquisition, Benvenida and her family are banished from Spain for being Jewish, and must flee the country or be killed.
Who wrote Across So Many Seas?
Across So Many Seas was written by Ruth Behar.
When was Across So Many Seas published?
Across So Many Seas was first published in 2024.



