New historical fiction from a Newbery Honor–winning author about how middle schooler Ariel Goldberg’s life changes when her big sister elopes following the 1967 Loving v. Virginia decision, and she’s forced to grapple with both her family’s prejudice and the antisemitism she experiences, as she defines her own beliefs.
Twelve-year-old Ariel Goldberg’s life feels like the moment after the final guest leaves the party. Her family’s Jewish bakery runs into financial trouble, and her older sister has eloped with a young man from India following the Supreme Court decision that strikes down laws banning interracial marriage. As change becomes Ariel’s only constant, she’s left to hone something that will be with her always—her own voice.
Title alpha How to Find What You're Not Looking For
Level Upper Elementary & Middle
Pages Count 384
Topics Jewish families. Interracial marriages. Prejudices. Sisters. Family life. Poetry. Learning disabilities. Family businesses. The 1960s. Antisemitism.
Lexile 690L
Trim Size 8 3/10" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-09-13
JLG Release Date Feb 2022
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Upper Elementary & Middle (Grades 5-7)
Upper Elementary & Middle
Upper Elementary & Middle (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
The perfect literary mix for your middle-grade readers. Featuring subject matter a bit more complex and multi-dimensional, this category is packed with captivating novels and fascinating nonfiction. Expect the 12 books offered in tis category to fly off the shelf.