{"product_id":"shira-esthers-double-dream-debut-by-anna-e-jordan","title":"Shira \u0026 Esther's Double Dream Debut by Anna E. 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It’s like looking in a mirror! But even though they may look identical, the two girls couldn’t be more different. Shira dreams of singing and dancing onstage, but her father, a stern and pious rabbi, thinks Shira should be reading prayers, not plays. Esther dreams of studying Torah, but her mother, a glamorous stage performer, wishes Esther would spend more time rehearsing and less time sneaking off to read books. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eOy vey!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If only the two could switch places . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWould Shira shine in a big-time televised talent show? Would Esther’s bat mitzvah go off without a hitch? What’s a little deception, when it means your dreams might finally be within reach? One thing is certain: Shira and Esther are going to need more than a little \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003echutzpah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to pull this off. But if they do, their double dream debut is sure to be the performance of a lifetime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Adult readers may wish they were young again, so this could instantly become their favorite book.” ― \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003estarred review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Readers will love this sparkling intergeneration ode to chutzpah and Jewish Joy.”—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e starred review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFUNNY AND HEARTFELT FRIENDSHIP BOOK: Brimming with heart and humor, this unforgettable novel from a compelling new voice in young adult literature will make readers laugh, cry, and come back for more knishes.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY: Themes of connection, unity, and the need for belonging will resonate with readers of all backgrounds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJEWISH COMING-OF-AGE: This book represents and celebrates many ways of being Jewish while also inviting non-Jewish readers to share in what makes the religion, culture, and community so wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBRILLIANT EXTRAS: At the back of the book, a guide to Yiddish words and an author's note on the research and inspiration behind the story invites learning and discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreteens and tweens looking for funny friendship books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents, caregivers, educators, and librarians seeking Jewish children's books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewish and bicultural readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who enjoy young adult historical fiction books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders interested in theater, acting, music, and the arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHannukah gift, theater kid gift, or bat mitzvah gift for girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624953545014,"sku":"9781797215655","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/6574\/2237\/files\/shira-esthers-double-dream-debut-by-anna-e-jordan-9781797215655-6681822.jpg?v=1791031272","url":"https:\/\/shoptheweitzman.org\/products\/shira-esthers-double-dream-debut-by-anna-e-jordan","provider":"The Weitzman Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}