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Shai misses her beloved Israeli home. English is so weird. And hard. Luckily, Shai has a plan to get back to where she belongs… 
Ages 10+
Pages 256
Publisher Kar-Ben
Last Offered May 2026
Awards
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner
Sydney Taylor Honor Award

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104 Reviews

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The best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review by Bigears

This is literally the best book ever, one of my all-time favorites. :)

Jun 08, 2026 07:40 PM
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Loved it so much

Review by Lightfurybaby

I really liked the book. It was really good, but also really sad. I loved it so much. Definitely recommend it.

Jun 07, 2026 04:39 PM
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Amazing book!

Review by DF11

really love this one

May 21, 2026 01:30 PM
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I LOVED IT!!!

Review by Dezi

I loved the book not so shy it was a little funny and easy to relate to. I would definitely recommend this book!!!

May 10, 2026 02:56 PM
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good

Review by JSG0924

It was good and interesting to read, but it also weighs you down with the history you learn, but overall, it was amazing

May 05, 2026 06:51 AM