Kirjahaku

In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.

In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal.Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team.But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back! Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.

When twelve-year-old Lara Finkel starts her very own detective agency, FIASCCO (Finkel Investigation Agency Solving Consequential Crimes Only), she does not want her sister, Caroline, involved. She and Caroline don’t have to do everything together! But Caroline won’t give up. When she brings Lara the firm’s first mystery - why did Dad burn the brisket he was making for Shabbat dinner? - Lara relents, and the mysteries start piling up. But soon, Lara and Caroline’s partnership starts to unravel. Caroline normally uses her tablet to talk, but now she’s mostly using it to text a new friend. Lara can’t figure out what the two of them are up to, but it can’t be good. And Caroline doesn’t like Lara’s snooping - she’s supposed to be solving other people’s mysteries, not spying on Caroline! As FIASCCO and the Finkel family mysteries spin out of control, can Caroline and Lara find a way to be friends again?

Or so they think. The girls arrive at camp only to discover that the universe isn't ready to let go of this friendship just yet: They're cabinmates, and now they both have to spend the summer with their ex-best friend. Each of the girls has to decide: Is it time to try again, or is this friendship doomed for good?

Or so they think. The girls arrive at camp only to discover that the universe isn't ready to let go of this friendship just yet: They're cabinmates, and now they both have to spend the summer with their ex-best friend. Each of the girls has to decide: Is it time to try again, or is this friendship doomed for good?

But her rule-breaking ways have to change when Rachel makes a deal to follow all the rules for a whole week, in exchange for attending a meet-and-greet with her favourite gymnast. Rachel does her absolute best, but when a tricky situation with a beloved family pet forces her to break some rules, she loses her chance to see her hero. Left with little to lose, Rachel decides she might as well keep breaking rules. And it turns out that even though some rules are made to be broken . . . some exist for a reason!

Join our hilarious Jewish heroine as she embarks on a quest to reignite her family's Hanukkah spirit in the second book of this chapter book series. Rachel is determined to make this the happiest Hanukkah ever. She's carefully planned eight awesome activities for eight perfect nights. But her brother Aaron insists on being a Hanukkah humbug, and his attitude threatens to ruin the holiday. When Aaron's grumpiness leads to a big accident, Rachel has to figure out how to save her family's Hanukkah from disaster. Rachel has plenty of determination, creativity, and holiday spirit--will it be enough to restore the joy of Hanukkah?

Join our hilarious Jewish heroine as she embarks on a quest to reignite her family's Hanukkah spirit in the second book of this chapter book series. Rachel is determined to make this the happiest Hanukkah ever. She's carefully planned eight awesome activities for eight perfect nights. But her brother Aaron insists on being a Hanukkah humbug, and his attitude threatens to ruin the holiday. When Aaron's grumpiness leads to a big accident, Rachel has to figure out how to save her family's Hanukkah from disaster. Rachel has plenty of determination, creativity, and holiday spirit--will it be enough to restore the joy of Hanukkah?

In this heartwarming chapter book, Rachel celebrates Purim--and learns the joy of sharing the stage. Rachel is so excited about Purim, and she's especially excited to star in her Hebrew school's Purim spiel She'll get to dress up like a queen and put on a play in front of everyone. But when her teacher announces the cast, Rachel doesn't get the leading role of Queen Esther--her best friend Maya does Rachel has to learn how to step aside and let someone else be the star of the show in this laugh-out-loud story about friendship.

In this heartwarming chapter book, Rachel celebrates Purim--and learns the joy of sharing the stage. Rachel is so excited about Purim, and she's especially excited to star in her Hebrew school's Purim spiel She'll get to dress up like a queen and put on a play in front of everyone. But when her teacher announces the cast, Rachel doesn't get the leading role of Queen Esther--her best friend Maya does Rachel has to learn how to step aside and let someone else be the star of the show in this laugh-out-loud story about friendship.