A Ceiling Made of Eggshells
A Ceiling Made of Eggshells by Gail Carson Levine is a poignant narrative published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 11, 2021. This 416-page book is written in English and explores the life of a young Jewish girl during the tumultuous period of the expulsion of Jews from Spain. The story follows Loma, who is content in her family life in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, but finds her world expanding as she travels with her influential grandfather, Belo, who has the ear of the Spanish monarchy.
Readers will find a rich depiction of Loma’s journey as she navigates her family’s history and the challenges faced by Jews in Renaissance Spain. As she embarks on adventures with her grandfather, Loma grapples with her aspirations and the constraints imposed by her culture and family. The book delves into themes of family, identity, and the historical context of Jewish life during this era, providing insights into the social dynamics of the time.
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In A Ceiling Made of Eggshells, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine tells a moving and ambitious story set during the expulsion of Jews from Spain, about a young Jewish girl full of heart who must play her own role in her people’s epic history–no matter the sacrifice.
Surrounded by her large family, Loma is happy living in the judería of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, and wants nothing more than to someday have a family of her own.
Still, when her intimidating grandfather, her Belo, decides to bring her along on his travels, she’s excited to join him. Belo has the ear of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, and Loma relishes her adventures with him, adventures that are beyond the scope of most girls of the time. She soon learns just how dangerous the world is for the Jews of Spain, and how her grandfather’s influence keeps their people safe.
But the older Loma gets, the more she longs to realize her own dreams–if Belo will ever allow her to leave his side.
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