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Caroline’s mom is Jewish, her dad isn’t, and Caroline has never really thought of herself as any religion. But when her nana dies and leaves Caroline a Star of David necklace, Caroline begins to wonder about her heritage. If she starts going to synagogue, won’t that upset her dad? Should she have a Bat Mitzvah like her best friend, Rachel? Does Caroline want to be Jewish? The more she thinks about it, the more questions she has. Like Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, this thoughtful and relevant novel traces one girl’s journey toward discovering who she is and where she fits in.
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"i read this because one of my voracious readers wanted to know my opinion before she dug in. meanwhile she's reading another one and we're gonna swap opinions next time she's in. this is a total three-and-a-halfer; a thoughtful read with a winning protagonist. as a half-jewish girl herself, i think she'll be into this, so i'm definitely recommending."
— meg (4 out of 5 stars)
The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah Listener Reviews
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" Loved this book very heart warming and loved the characters. "
— Elisha, 1/4/2014 -
" Dubbed as the next, "Are you there God?" It's not. The book is super slim and I didn't get through it. I just wasn't into the story at all. I suppose for tweens who can identify with religious exploration or questions about their heritage it might be good, but I just couldn't get hooked. "
— AnnaBnana, 12/28/2013 -
" I liked this book a lot, but it is rather girly, and I am not sure it will have a huge audience. I think ANything but Typical is a stronger work despite an ick cover! "
— Joshua, 12/27/2013 -
" Baskin did a lot better with *What Every Girl (except me) Knows.* This book addresses a good topic though--a girl questioning her religious beliefs, with a Christian and Jewish background. "
— Allison, 12/20/2013 -
" This book reminded me a lot of "Are You There God? It's me Margaret". The story begins as Caroline loses her grandmother and inherits her Star of David necklace. Meanwhile her best friend is planning a Bat Mitzvah party. Caroline deals with the loss of her grandmother and her own nagging questions about the religion her parents never practice. Trying not to hurt the feelings of her Christian father and Jewish mother both of whom have an ambiguous relationship with organized religion Caroline navigates the big questions. "
— Lisa, 11/18/2013 -
" I read a lot of books about bat mitzvahs, don't I? "
— Rishmi, 11/13/2013 -
" This book is NOT, I repeat NOT, for boys! If you want to get into a girl's mind boys, then go ahead and read it. "
— Myranda, 11/6/2013 -
" It was a great book about the close relationship between two best friends. It also it taught you the meaning of a TRUE bat mitzvah. "
— Rachel, 9/17/2013 -
" A great story about coming to grips with your religious heritage. "
— Amy, 4/24/2013 -
" Judy Blume did this a lot better in Are you there, God? It's Me, Margaret. As a product of an inter-faith marriage, this subject generally resonates with me, but this book was just skated along the surface with no real crisis or self-examination. "
— Kathy, 4/5/2013 -
" Identity and religion. Well done. Will have an audience. "
— Kathy, 4/3/2013 -
" A pre-teen struggles with her identity--not a new theme, but in this case a Star of David necklace given to her by her deceased grandmother is the central symbol of a Jewish identity she knows little about, but to which she is drawn. "
— Raissa, 3/12/2013 -
" Makes you dig deep in your heat and find who you are. It made me CRY! "
— Marilyn, 1/23/2013 -
" Good book, went by too fast though "
— Alexis, 8/14/2012 -
" Interesting story about a girl grieving for her grandmother and starting to discover her Jewish roots. Not a lot about the actual Bat Mitzvah celebration/ceremony though. "
— Marti, 5/12/2012 -
" this book was not what i expected. i connected to it on a much deeper level in that i think back often on the loss of my grandmother as well. "
— Tami, 7/24/2011 -
" Great story about growing up and something not all of us experience. Great voice on the story "
— Lindor16, 5/31/2011 -
" Fast-paced MG. Quick, enjoyable read. Realistic pre-teen angst. "
— Stefanie, 4/24/2011 -
" This book really symbolizes finding yourself and I really think it is a touching and wonderful story. I would recommened it. "
— Caroline, 4/7/2011 -
" More a story of a young girl coming to terms with loss and trying to decide who she is. Moved me to tears on several occasions. Not what I was expecting. <br/> <br/>I really miss my grandmas. "
— Robin, 3/10/2011 -
" Identity and religion. Well done. Will have an audience. "
— Kathy, 2/7/2011 -
" this book was not what i expected. i connected to it on a much deeper level in that i think back often on the loss of my grandmother as well. "
— Tami, 12/26/2010 -
" I liked this book a lot, but it is rather girly, and I am not sure it will have a huge audience. I think ANything but Typical is a stronger work despite an ick cover! "
— Joshua, 6/30/2010 -
" Judy Blume did this a lot better in Are you there, God? It's Me, Margaret. As a product of an inter-faith marriage, this subject generally resonates with me, but this book was just skated along the surface with no real crisis or self-examination. "
— Kathy, 3/8/2010 -
" This book really symbolizes finding yourself and I really think it is a touching and wonderful story. I would recommened it. "
— Caroline, 1/29/2010 -
" Great story about growing up and something not all of us experience. Great voice on the story "
— Lindor16, 1/20/2010 -
" It was a great book about the close relationship between two best friends. It also it taught you the meaning of a TRUE bat mitzvah. "
— Rachel, 1/6/2010 -
" I read a lot of books about bat mitzvahs, don't I? "
— Rishmi, 5/2/2009 -
" Makes you dig deep in your heat and find who you are. It made me CRY! "
— Marilyn, 3/25/2009
About Nora Raleigh Baskin
Nora Raleigh Baskin is an award–winning author of fifteen novels for young readers. Her work has been published in several short story anthologies, and her personal narrative essays have appeared in such places as the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, NCTE Voices from the Middle, and The Writer magazine. More at NoraBaskin.com.
About Stephanie Wolfe
Stephanie Wolfe graduated with an MFA in acting from Rutgers University and has since been seen on stage, screen, and daytime television, working both in New York and Los Angeles. She now focuses her talents on voice-over work.