Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules
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- Expected Jun 18, 2024
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
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 identity, ADHD, and personality with care. The book also features Genevieve Kote's adorable illustrations throughout.
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.
