The Jake Show
The Jake Show by Joshua S. Levy is a humorous middle grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This 235-page book is written in English and follows the story of Jake Lightman, a seventh-grade boy navigating the complexities of his parents’ divorce. Caught between the expectations of his orthodox mother and secular father, Jake finds himself in a comedic struggle as he tries to maintain his identity while yearning to attend summer camp with his friends.
Readers will discover Jake’s journey as he befriends Caleb and Tehilla, who encourage him to embrace his true self. As he concocts a web of lies to secure his place at Camp Gershoni, the narrative explores themes of family dynamics, friendship, and the emotional challenges of growing up. The story delves into the humorous yet poignant aspects of Jake’s life, highlighting the social themes and feelings that arise from his unique situation.
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In Joshua S. Levy’s hilarious and charming middle grade novel, a Jewish seventh grade boy is caught between the worlds of his divorced parents–with an orthodox mother and secular father, Jake must concoct a web of lies to go to a summer camp with his friends. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Erin Entrada Kelly. A Junior Library Guild Selection!
For TV-obsessed Jake Lightman, his parents’ divorce is like his favorite show getting canceled: The worst. Now he’s stuck between playing the role of “Yaakov” for his mother and “Jacob” for his father.
On Jake’s first day at a new school, Caleb and Tehilla barrel into his life. Suddenly, he has two friends who seem to like the real Jake. And when they invite him to Camp Gershoni for the summer, Jake knows he has to go–even if his parents won’t let him.
With help from Caleb and Tehilla, Jake concocts a web of lies to get to camp. But he struggles to keep up the ruse–and be a good friend at the same time. As the cost of lying grows, he must decide what’s truly important, or risk losing the people he cares about the most.
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