{"product_id":"a-ceiling-made-of-eggshells-isbn-9780062878199","title":"A Ceiling Made of Eggshells","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn A Ceiling Made of Eggshells, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine tells a moving and ambitious story set during the expulsion of Jews from Spain, about a young Jewish girl full of heart who must play her own role in her people’s epic history—no matter the sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by her large family, Loma is happy living in the judería of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, and wants nothing more than to someday have a family of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the older Loma gets, the more she longs to realize her own dreams—if Belo will ever allow her to leave his side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewish Historical Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e Witness the rising dangers of the Spanish Inquisition through the eyes of a young girl forced to navigate a world that is turning against her people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Powerful Coming of Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Loma wants nothing more than a family of her own, but she must weigh her personal dreams against her duty to her influential grandfather and her community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Sweeping Family Saga:\u003c\/b\u003e At the side of her grandfather Belo, an influential courtier to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, Loma experiences a world of power and peril far beyond her quiet home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSacrifice and Courage:\u003c\/b\u003e A moving and heartfelt tale about a girl who must find her own strength and decide what she is willing to sacrifice for her family and her faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Heart pounding and heart wrenching in equal measure.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Infusing her title with historical details about costume, food, and customs, Newbery Honoree Levine (\u003cem\u003eElla Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e) deftly conveys the obstacles facing the Jewish community under King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.... Loma memorably navigates tumult and danger, bravely taking control of her destiny.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Levine skillfully juxtaposes the larger religious battles taking place in Spain with Loma’s dreams for her future. This story of adventure and bravery under unstable circumstances will appeal to mature readers who enjoy historical fiction and tales of courage.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Inspired by family history, Levine’s latest novel offers a fascinating portrayal of Loma as a shy, conciliatory, intelligent child whose unusual upbringing leads to broad understanding and insights into power. The first-person narrative uses details of daily life to bring the period more sharply into focus for readers, while the appended author’s note offers further information. A well-researched historical novel from an accomplished storyteller.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rich descriptions in Paloma’s first-person narration make for an immersive experience of her palpably precarious situation.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Loma is a girl very much of her time and place in valuing family and faith above all, and her honest voice, transparent frustrations, and growing agency make for a satisfying character arc against a dark yet intriguing slice of history.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888975376613,"sku":"NP9780062878199","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062878199.jpg?v=1730230219","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-ceiling-made-of-eggshells-isbn-9780062878199","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}