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Miriam’s Secret

Debby Waldman

In 1930, Miriam travels by train from Brooklyn to spend time at her grandparents’ farm in upstate New York. Although her grandparents are caring and generous, the young girl feels lonely there. During Passover, Miriam discovers another girl concealed in the barn. While staying on the farm, she forms a friendship and takes part in Jewish holiday celebrations. The novel places Miriam’s discovery within her visit to her grandparents and the family’s observance of Jewish traditions.

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Themes
Friendship · Grandparents And Generations · History · Holidays And Celebrations · Religion And Spirituality
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
October 17, 2017
Pages
208
ISBN-13
9781459814257
Language
English
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