Things That Shimmer
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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978-1-7284-7626-1
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$14.99 | |
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979-8-7656-1355-9
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$24.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Diverse Books: Immigration & Refugees, Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity, Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Kar-Ben Publishing ® |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 272 |
| Publication Date | 2024-04-02 |
Author: Deborah Lakritz
Deborah Lakritz is the author of several picture books including award-winning PJ Library selection, Say Hello, Lily. She can usually be found in a cozy cafe working on books for children of all ages. She and her husband live in Wisconsin where they raised five children.
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Things That Shimmer
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Reviews
The Horn Book Magazine
“A tale of friendship dynamics that doesn’t reach for easy resolutions or immediate forgiveness.”—The Horn Book Magazine
School Library Journal
“Young readers interested in historical fiction and tween friendship books will enjoy this novel.”—School Library Journal
Jewish Book Council
“A well-told story that will be savored by preteens and young people who find bits of themselves in it.”—Jewish Book Council
Booklist
“Tender historical fiction, delving into the time between childhood and teenage years as well as sensitive family issues. Perceptive and engaging, this will be a catalyst for conversations; it belongs in all collections.”—Booklist
Association of Jewish Libraries
“This is a well-written and thoughtful coming-of-age novel suitable for public libraries, synagogue libraries, and school libraries.” – Assocation of Jewish Libraries