Ellie's Deli: In a Pickle
Between her failing math grade, friend drama and Charlie’s bat mitzvah chaos - Ellie’s got A LOT on her plate.
How will she solve everyone’s problems and still stay on top of her own?
How will she solve everyone’s problems and still stay on top of her own?
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What the Book is About
Jewish Content and Values
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What the Book is About
Fans of Ellie’s Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup! will enjoy this stand-alone sequel, while those new to the series will easily follow along. Eleven-year-old Ellie Glantz is a worrier–and a problem-solver. Now that she’s saved her family’s deli, Ellie finds herself ready and willing when a new dilemma comes along. Her best friend Ava’s older cousin Charlie is distraught: her bat mitzvah venue has suddenly closed (and their synagogue social hall is under construction), leaving her with no options for a party spot. Charlie’s parents have been fighting, and she’s afraid they will divorce, like Ava’s. (Ava’s mom is gay). Can Ellie find a way to turn the Lukshen Deli into a celebration destination–in less than two months?
Readers will root for Ellie as she helps out Charlie and also navigates difficulties at school and among friends. Anxious Ellie learns what she can and should take on and what challenges should be shared with others; she discovers that it’s okay to ask for help and that it’s important to have fun. Sprinkled throughout this cheerfully illustrated chapter book are fourteen recipes ranging from easy (a pickle sandwich) to more complex (borscht).
Readers will root for Ellie as she helps out Charlie and also navigates difficulties at school and among friends. Anxious Ellie learns what she can and should take on and what challenges should be shared with others; she discovers that it’s okay to ask for help and that it’s important to have fun. Sprinkled throughout this cheerfully illustrated chapter book are fourteen recipes ranging from easy (a pickle sandwich) to more complex (borscht).
Jewish Content and Values
● The family deli is kosher style, so Jewish foods and holidays are mentioned.
● The deli holds a nightly community minyan open to people to say Kaddish (the mourner’s prayer).
● Ellie’s parents host a Chanukah party for her friends; they have latkes, spin the dreidel, and sing the blessings over the candles.
● Ellie and Ava attend Hebrew school, and Ellie reflects on some of the famous sage Rabbi Hillel’s teachings. Charlie’s bat mitzvah is central to the story; the Torah portion, Haftarah, and the hora are defined.
● The deli holds a nightly community minyan open to people to say Kaddish (the mourner’s prayer).
● Ellie’s parents host a Chanukah party for her friends; they have latkes, spin the dreidel, and sing the blessings over the candles.
● Ellie and Ava attend Hebrew school, and Ellie reflects on some of the famous sage Rabbi Hillel’s teachings. Charlie’s bat mitzvah is central to the story; the Torah portion, Haftarah, and the hora are defined.
Content Advisory
None.
What the Book is About
What the Book is About
Fans of Ellie’s Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup! will enjoy this stand-alone sequel, while those new to the series will easily follow along. Eleven-year-old Ellie Glantz is a worrier–and a problem-solver. Now that she’s saved her family’s deli, Ellie finds herself ready and willing when a new dilemma comes along. Her best friend Ava’s older cousin Charlie is distraught: her bat mitzvah venue has suddenly closed (and their synagogue social hall is under construction), leaving her with no options for a party spot. Charlie’s parents have been fighting, and she’s afraid they will divorce, like Ava’s. (Ava’s mom is gay). Can Ellie find a way to turn the Lukshen Deli into a celebration destination–in less than two months?
Readers will root for Ellie as she helps out Charlie and also navigates difficulties at school and among friends. Anxious Ellie learns what she can and should take on and what challenges should be shared with others; she discovers that it’s okay to ask for help and that it’s important to have fun. Sprinkled throughout this cheerfully illustrated chapter book are fourteen recipes ranging from easy (a pickle sandwich) to more complex (borscht).
Readers will root for Ellie as she helps out Charlie and also navigates difficulties at school and among friends. Anxious Ellie learns what she can and should take on and what challenges should be shared with others; she discovers that it’s okay to ask for help and that it’s important to have fun. Sprinkled throughout this cheerfully illustrated chapter book are fourteen recipes ranging from easy (a pickle sandwich) to more complex (borscht).
Jewish Content and Values
Jewish Content and Values
● The family deli is kosher style, so Jewish foods and holidays are mentioned.
● The deli holds a nightly community minyan open to people to say Kaddish (the mourner’s prayer).
● Ellie’s parents host a Chanukah party for her friends; they have latkes, spin the dreidel, and sing the blessings over the candles.
● Ellie and Ava attend Hebrew school, and Ellie reflects on some of the famous sage Rabbi Hillel’s teachings. Charlie’s bat mitzvah is central to the story; the Torah portion, Haftarah, and the hora are defined.
● The deli holds a nightly community minyan open to people to say Kaddish (the mourner’s prayer).
● Ellie’s parents host a Chanukah party for her friends; they have latkes, spin the dreidel, and sing the blessings over the candles.
● Ellie and Ava attend Hebrew school, and Ellie reflects on some of the famous sage Rabbi Hillel’s teachings. Charlie’s bat mitzvah is central to the story; the Torah portion, Haftarah, and the hora are defined.
Content Advisory
Content Advisory
None.
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