When you become a teen, you realize that your parents aren't always right. Ari discovers this in two ways. First, her beloved older sister Leah, who always helped Ari with her problems writing, runs off to marry her sweetheart. Their parents don't approve because he's Hindu, not Jewish. Second, Ari's new teacher explains to her and her parents that the reason her handwriting is so messy and she takes a long time to write is because she has a learning disability. Her mom insists just needs to work harder. It takes Ari's bravery to bring her family back together and help her parents to start thinking differently about uncomfortable things. This is a great book that helps teens face these difficult growing up situations while staying true to themselves.

Good book and I loved how the sisters fought for each other. Not what I expected.

This book is a great story of standing up to prejudice and judgement for what you believe in. I love the characters!

I am 10 and am very picky with books but this was a heartwarming book that made me cry multiple times. I am definitely adding this book to my top 10 favorite books. During the past I never loved my pj our way books that I selected but this one was incredible. If you enjoy reading sad books about bonding with family and friends with happy endings then you will love this book!

l have this book at home and it is very descriptive and relatable. A good pick if you like stories about kids growing up a long time ago. for instance, this book is set in the 1960s. oh, also, l rate this book 3 and a half but l couldn't do that so l just rounded up to 4. : -p