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- Praise for Things That Shimmer by Deborah Lakritz: Sydney Taylor Notable Book In the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her class.
- 8-9 Years
- 7.64" x 5.59" Hardcover
- 272 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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"Set in 1973, Melanie desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular girls in her class, but when she gets to know Dorit, the new girl from Israel, she must choose between popularity and true friendship"--Book Synopsis
Praise for Things That Shimmer by Deborah Lakritz:
Sydney Taylor Notable Book
In the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her class. But the secret of her mother's PTSD stands in the way. As hard as she tries, Melanie can't act as effortlessly confident and fun as the Shimmers. She's convinced no one knows what it's like to have a parent who's afraid of everything--until Dorit Shoshani moves to town. Clever, independent Dorit understands Melanie's home life thanks to her own family's struggles. The girls become fast friends.
But when the Shimmers finally start to pay attention to Melanie, she's torn between her bond with Dorit and her chance at popularity.
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"This tale of friendship dynamics that doesn't reach for easy resolutions or immediate forgiveness." --Horn Book Magazine
-- (2/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)"Young readers interested in historical fiction and tween friendship books will enjoy this novel." --School Library Journal
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