{"product_id":"the-trouble-with-secrets-isbn-9780063311640","title":"The Trouble with Secrets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Jewish girl preparing for her upcoming bat mitzvah tries to keep a secret—along with one of her sister’s—in this beautiful coming-of-age contemporary novel that explores change, grief, and the complexities of sibling relationships. A Sydney Taylor Notable Book!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Becky has great expectations placed upon her. Not only does she need to be as perfect as her older brother and sister, but her upcoming bat mitzvah needs to be perfect, too. She is the rabbi’s daughter, after all. The trouble is, Becky’s intentions often lead her astray. At least when she plays the flute, she feels like the best version of herself. Until playing the flute causes Becky to do something \u003ci\u003enot so perfect\u003c\/i\u003e: keep a secret from her parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Becky discovers that Sara, her \"perfect\" sister, has an even bigger secret. One that could turn the family upside down. The sisters couldn’t be more ready to keep each other’s secret safe…until the excitement turns to guilt, and Becky is forced to make an impossible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen secrets are shared and choices are made, doing the right thing can feel so wrong. And Becky will learn that actions, no matter how well intended, always have consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne choice. A secret that won’t stay buried. A family changed forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Coming-of-Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Twelve-year-old Becky is just trying to survive her bat mitzvah prep and her family’s expectations. But when she discovers her sister’s secret, she’s forced to grow up faster than she ever imagined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplex Sibling Relationships:\u003c\/b\u003e Becky has always lived in her \"perfect\" older sister’s shadow. Now, their shared secrets will either bring them closer than ever or tear their family apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrief and Loss for Young Readers:\u003c\/b\u003e This beautiful and poignant novel gently explores the aftermath of a tragedy and a family’s journey through love and loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewish Culture and Family Life:\u003c\/b\u003e An authentic look at a modern Jewish family, from the pressures of being a rabbi's daughter to the meaningful traditions of a bat mitzvah and sitting shiva.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding Your Voice:\u003c\/b\u003e For Becky, playing the flute is the one place she feels like herself. It’s a story about finding the courage to speak the truth, even when it’s hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A moving, gorgeous, and life-affirming exploration of grief, faith, and how we can build ourselves a joyous life after everything seems to have fallen to pieces. This book will leave a handprint on your heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeff Zentner, award-winning author of In the Wild Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Heart-wrenching, emotional, compulsively readable. A touching, intimate exploration of universal themes of trust, conformity, and the impact of family dynamics.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I was swept away by Naomi Milliner’s \u003cem\u003eThe Trouble With Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e. A moving and heart-opening book, its story and characters are unforgettable. Milliner's intimate focus on love and loss in a close-knit Jewish family makes this a very universal story, written with tremendous grace. It is a beautiful novel that will appeal to readers of all backgrounds who have borne the weight of carrying secrets for too long.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Behar, author of Pura Belpre Award winner Lucky Broken Girl and Newbery Honor winner Across So Many Seas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Trouble With Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e immediately captures the reader with a vivid, engaging cast of characters who will make their way into your heart and stay there. Becky is a protagonist to root for — flawed but goodhearted and full of love. Her journey to understand what is right and what matters is one that will resonate with readers and keep them turning pages all the way to the bittersweet finale.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMari Lowe, author of National Jewish Book Award and Sydney Taylor Book Award winner The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman and Sydney Taylor Book Award winner Aviva vs. the Dybbuk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Heartfelt. An intimate, unfiltered look at tragedy and grief in one contemporary family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The novel’s impactful and detailed Jewish representation makes this a story worth reading, and may act as a teaching tool for cultural education and a love letter to Jewish tradition. A rich novel depicting the dangers of keeping secrets and the power of enduring love and promises after sudden loss.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Addresses a sensitive topic with a welcome portrayal of characters rethinking long-held assumptions.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Offering warmth alongside a detailed account of Jewish traditions, a family trying its best in difficult situations, and a sensitive depiction of grief and its solaces, it’s a rich and complex book for readers navigating new independence.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890672431333,"sku":"NP9780063311640","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063311640.jpg?v=1730233812","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-trouble-with-secrets-isbn-9780063311640","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}