A Ceiling Made of Eggshells

This book gives a look into the past .I usually read books around the 18 hundreds or later and this book gave a clear window into the past and what happened to the Jews in 1492.

I loved this book so much, probably one of my favorite books I've gotten!!

Don't worry! This book isn't a bout a ceiling made of eggshells it's about a girl, Loma. Loma travels around the world with her grandfather while the rest of her family is getting married and having children. Even though she has always dreamed of being a mother, Loma keeps traveling and faces challenges.

Like the eggshell ceiling in the title, Loma and her family live a fragile existence in medieval Spain. Her family is influential (they even know the king and queen personally), but that doesn't stop them from being in danger from mob violence and expulsion from their home. Loma is relatable because she doesn't think of herself as heroic or smart, but she shows these strengths when faced with hardships. These include her own family members, who can be stubborn, difficult to get along with, and too controlling over their children's lives. I am Sephardic, and I always like to read about Jewish cultures from this part of the world. My mom has even seen many of the places in the book, and I'm happy to say that small Jewish communities now live in these areas again. Take that, Inquisition!

This book is very adventurous.It’s about a girl(Loma) who goes to help Jews around Spain a few years before the Grand Inquisition. There are a lot of things happening in the book.I would lend this book to someone who likes history.