Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules (Rachel Friedman #1)
by Sarah Kapit (Author) Genevieve Kote (Illustrator)
Introducing a charming chapter book series starring Rachel Friedman, a sweet and silly Jewish girl renowned for her peanut butter challah baking skills and larger-than-life personality!
Rachel loves being Jewish, but she hates following the rules at synagogue--and everywhere else. To encourage her to see the value of rules, Rachel and her father strike a deal: If Rachel can stick to the rules for one whole week, she can go to a meet and greet for her favorite gymnast!
But when Rachel finds herself in a tricky situation that forces her to choose between following the rules or doing what she believes is right, she learns that some rules are worth breaking. And yet, when the consequences of her rule breaking spin out of control, she learns that some rules are still worth following.
Sarah Kapit creates a refreshing chapter book heroine in Rachel Friedman, featuring her Jewish identity, ADHD, and personality with care. The book also features Genevieve Kote's adorable illustrations throughout.
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Publishers Weekly
Jewish eight-year-old Rachel Friedman cartwheels onto the scene as the impetuous protagonist of this chapter book series opener by Kapit (Second Chance Summer). Gymnastics aficionado Rachel has little patience for rules, especially the unwritten ones about proper dress and no eating in the sanctuary during Friday night Shabbat services at shul. She chafes at the rules her father sets at home too, about not fighting with her older brother or wasting food. But when Dad offers to buy her tickets to meet her favorite gymnast in exchange for Rachel following "every single rule" for a week, she vows to do her utmost to earn the coveted prize. Her grand plan falls apart, however, when she embarks on a heroic search-and-rescue mission and demonstrates her tumbling prowess at shul. It's not until Rabbi Ellen informs Rachel that "questioning rules is a part of the Jewish tradition" that Rachel and Dad find common ground. Kapit weaves Jewish religious and cultural customs throughout this high-energy tale, which readers will want to visit again and again. A racially diverse supporting cast is rendered in warm and friendly grayscale spot illustrations by Kote (the Dollars to Doughnuts series). Ages 5-9. (June)
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An enjoyable tale of a flawed yet deeply sympathetic protagonist.
ALA/Booklist
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Kapit's early chapter book features diverse, recognizable characters . . . . Short chapters, large font, and cartoon-style black-and-white illustrations throughout help make the story more accessible to emerging chapter-book readers. —Booklist
Sarah Kapit lives in Seattle with her husband and their goofy orange cat, and is the author of Get A Grip, Vivy Cohen!, The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family, and Second Chance Summer. She earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Los Angeles, and she's always happy to talk about the history of women, medicine, and any other history geek topic. She has a longstanding involvement in the disability rights and neurodiversity movements, and serves as chairperson of the Association for Autistic Community.
Genevieve Kote is a French Canadian illustrator and comic book artist based in Montreal. She loves bringing characters' and animals' adventures to life. In her free time she can be found reading novels, baking or exploring the city and other parts of the world. She shares her studio with her cat, Clara, and many plants.JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
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