Repairing the World

by Linda Epstein (Author)

Repairing the World
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

A young girl grapples with her grief over a tragic loss with the help of a new perspective from Hebrew school and supportive new friends in this heartfelt middle grade novel about learning to look forward.

Twelve-year-old Daisy and Ruby are totally inseparable. They've grown up together, and Daisy has always counted on having Ruby there to pave the way, encourage her to try new things, and to see the magic in the world. Then Ruby is killed in a tragic accident while on vacation, and Daisy's life is shattered.

Now Daisy finds herself having to face the big things in her life--like starting middle school and becoming a big sister--without her best friend. It's hard when you feel sad all the time. But thanks to new friends, new insights, and supportive family members, Daisy is able to see what life after Ruby can look like. And as she reaches beyond that to help repair the world around her, she is reminded that friendship is eternal, and that magic can be found in the presence of anyone who chooses to embrace it.

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With incredible specificity and heart, Epstein carries Daisy through her grief, demystifying the experience of tragedy for her middle-grade audience. . . . An accessible look at grief, spirituality, and growth.

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Linda Epstein
Linda Epstein lives in Woodstock, New York. She writes fiction for children and teens, and poetry for grown-ups. She has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from The New School and is also a literary agent at Emerald City Literary Agency. She definitely believes in fairies.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781534498556
Lexile Measure
760
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Publication date
July 05, 2022
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV039030 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Death & Dying
JUV033020 - Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Jewish
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
New York (State)
Schools
Jews
Middle schools
Long Island (N.Y.)
Grief
Novels

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