Neshama: (A Middle-Grade Supernatural Journey of Family Secrets, Forgiveness and Courage for Kids Ages 9-12)

Neshama: (A Middle-Grade Supernatural Journey of Family Secrets, Forgiveness and Courage for Kids Ages 9-12) - Hardcover

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Neshama: (A Middle-Grade Supernatural Journey of Family Secrets, Forgiveness and Courage for Kids Ages 9-12)
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Neshama: (A Middle-Grade Supernatural Journey of Family Secrets, Forgiveness and Courage for Kids Ages 9-12) - Hardcover

Neshama: (A Middle-Grade Supernatural Journey of Family Secrets, Forgiveness and Courage for Kids Ages 9-12) - Hardcover

by Marcella Pixley
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Book Overview

An Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award Winner!

"A mesmerizing meditation on family, forgiveness, and the freedom to be found in embracing one's truest self." --Booklist (starred review)

A bullied girl who communicates with ghosts finds her inner strength in this haunting novel in verse that will resonate with anyone who has felt themselves to be different.

Anna sees ghosts. The spirits of her ancestors call to her from the shadows, and no matter where she is, Anna always answers. Kids in her middle school tease her. Teachers and parents are worried by her strange behavior. The only one who seems to understand is Anna's beloved grandmother, Bubbe, who has always treasured Anna's shayna neshama, her beautiful soul. Spending Shabbos with Bubbe is the only thing that gives Anna the sense of love and belonging that she needs.

But when a ghost named Ruthie appears at Bubbe's house by the sea, Anna begins to uncover long-hidden secrets that reveal the mystery of her family's troubled past. As Anna and Ruthie get closer, Anna must decide for herself whether being connected to a restless ghost is worth the risk. When it becomes clear that Bubbe's life is in danger, Anna must face the horrible truth: She alone has the ability to save her family and heal the wounds that follow them from one generation to the next.

National Book Award long-listed author Marcella Pixley brings her Jewish faith and her acclaimed sense of lyricism to this powerful story of bravery, forgiveness, and healing.
ISBN9781536236613
Author Marcella Pixley
PublisherCandlewick Press (MA)
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages368
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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Neshama: (A Middle-Grade Supernatural Journey of Family Secrets, Forgiveness and Courage for Kids Ages 9-12) - Hardcover

Neshama: (A Middle-Grade Supernatural Journey of Family Secrets, Forgiveness and Courage for Kids Ages 9-12) - Hardcover

By Marcella Pixley

About Marcella Pixley

MARCELLA PIXLEY teaches eighth-grade language arts. Her poetry has been published in literary journals such as Prairie Schooner, and she has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She lives in Westford, Massachusetts.

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