A Ceiling Made of Eggshells
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Surrounded by her large family, Loma is happy living in the judería of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, in this powerful coming of age tale, and wants nothing more than to someday have a family of her own.
Still, when her intimidating grandfather, her Belo, decides to bring her along on his travels, she’s excited to join him. Belo has the ear of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, and Loma relishes her adventures with him, adventures that are beyond the scope of most girls of the time. She soon learns just how dangerous the world is for the Jews of Spain, and how her grandfather’s influence keeps their people safe.
But the older Loma gets, the more she longs to realize her own dreams—if Belo will ever allow her to leave his side.
For a girl torn between her own desires and the fate of her people, what does it mean to be brave?
- Coming of Age in History: Follow Loma as she grows from a happy young girl into a thoughtful young woman who understands the weight of her role and the sacrifices required.
- A Grandfather’s Protection: Witness the unique bond between Loma and her grandfather, Belo, a man with the ear of the king and queen, whose protection is the only thing standing between his people and danger.
- 15th-Century Spain: Journey through a richly detailed historical setting, from the vibrant judería to the royal court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, at a perilous moment for the Jews of Spain.
- Family and Duty: Explore the powerful, complex relationships of a large family and a young girl’s struggle to find her own path while honoring the traditions and expectations of her heritage.
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Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Ever, a New York Times bestseller; Fairest, a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal and a New York Times bestseller; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; Stolen Magic; The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre; Ogre Enchanted; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink, as well as the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie. Gail Carson Levine and her husband, David, live in a two-centuries-old farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
