NEW Aviva vs the Dybbuk by Mari Lowe (Paperback) (Uncorrected Proof) ARC

Description: Aviva vs the Dybbuk by Mari Lowe (Paperback) (Uncorrected Proof). NPR Best of the YearA compelling, tender story about friendship and community, grief and healing, and one indomitable girl who somehow manages to connect them all.A long ago “accident.” An isolated girl named Aviva. A community that wants to help, but doesn’t know how. And a ghostly dybbuk, that no one but Aviva can see, causing mayhem and mischief that everyone blames on her. That is the setting for this suspenseful novel of a girl who seems to have lost everything, including her best friend Kayla, and a mother who was once vibrant and popular, but who now can’t always get out of bed in the morning.As tensions escalate in the Jewish community of Beacon with incidents of vandalism and a swastika carved into new concrete poured near the synagogue…so does the tension grow between Aviva and Kayla and the girls at their school, and so do the actions of the dybbuk grow worse. Could real harm be coming Aviva’s way? And is it somehow related to the “accident” that took her father years ago?P R A I S E“A rare, sensitive portrayal of a contemporary Orthodox Jewish community.”—The New York Times“A mystery. An unreliable narrator. A supernatural creature. Such elements are woven skillfully together in this story of a Jewish girl growing up in a home above a mikvah (a religious pool) that is haunted by a dybbuk, or mischievous spirit. As we learn more about Aviva’s story, and why she and her mother feel ostracized from their community, it becomes clear that though this tale is regularly punctuated with action and fun, at its core is a serious consideration of the ways that familial grief can gnaw on a person’s psyche. Daring in its creativity.”—Betsy Bird, NPR Best Books of the Year so Far★ “This emotionally complex novel set within a contemporary Orthodox Jewish community is full of immersive Jewish detail… Unreliable narrator though Aviva ends up being, she’s a heart-rendingly sympathetic one.”—Horn Book (starred)★ “A deliberate and engrossing story about loss, grief and the healing power of belief. A complex and compelling middle-grade ghost story.”—Shelf-Awareness (starred)★ “A rare find. A heart-rending story of loss, community, friendship, and what it takes to heal and survive.”—Kirkus (starred)“Debut author Lowe offers an insider's view of a close-knit Orthodox Jewish community where much of daily life is prescribed in gender-segregated activities. A compassionate look at grief and healing.”—Booklist“Though the story is centered on a Jewish family, the themes of loss, depression, and the social pain of growing up are universal. Author Mari Lowe provides young readers with both a window into Orthodox Judaism for those who are unfamiliar with the culture and a mirror for those who can see their religion or culture reflected in literature.”—School Library Connection“Aviva is a strong lead, both relatable and flawed. It is refreshing to see a story focused on an Orthodox child that renders that world realistically while also dealing with universal struggles. Both Aviva and her story are worth spending time with.”—Foreword Reviews“Described with grace and thoughtfulness.”—The Bulletin This is an (ARC), SOFTCOVER uncorrected proof book issued prior to publication for promotional purposes. THESE EDITIONS ARE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE SINCE ARCS ARE PUBLISHED IN VERY LIMITED EDITIONS Rare Vintage to New Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Shipping: I do combine shipping too, check out my Ebay store to save. · SAVE MORE! Request a combined shipping invoice at check out to save even more (because I can manually reduce the weight, saving you more money than eBay’s automatic calculations)! International buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges (if any) are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Payments and Returns: Payment should be made within 3 days of auction close. If you have questions, please ask before bidding. Returns will be accepted (provided the item is returned in the condition it was sent in), but with the cost of shipping deducted and the cost of returning the item is the responsibility of the buyer. To reduce returns, I take the time to list sizes and measurement and specify any flaws in my items, if any. Thank you and happy eBaying!

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