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Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World

By Samara Shanker
Series: Golems and Goblins
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Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World follows a young girl named Naomi who unintentionally sets off a chain of magical events that threaten to end the world. As chaos unfolds, Naomi embarks on a thrilling adventure to reverse her mishap, facing challenges and enlisting the help of intriguing allies. This exciting story combines humour, magic, and friendship, making it an engaging read for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by clever adventures and hilarious mishaps featuring a brave protagonist who accidentally summons mythical creatures. It may appeal to those who love stories full of magic, friendship, and problem-solving with a dash of humour, perfect for young readers who enjoy a whirlwind of excitement.

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Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World

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A magical Bat Mitzvah gift gets out of control and thrusts a girl into a supernatural quest with the fate of the world at stake, in this “refreshing, fast-paced” (School Library Journal) middle grade adventure that's perfect for fans of Aru Shah.

Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World follows Naomi Teitelbaum, who is so ready for her Bat Mitzvah. Her prayers are memorised, and she’s definitely got a handle on her Torah portion (well, almost). Then she receives a mysterious gift: a tiny clay Golem. To Naomi’s shock, it comes to life—and obeys her every command.

At first, this small magical helper seems like the best Bat Mitzvah gift ever. But with each command, the Golem grows…and gets harder to hide. Creepy, unnatural creatures like dybbuks, demons, and a congregation of ghosts start following Naomi around. To keep herself out of trouble and the Golem out of harm’s way, Naomi gives the Golem well-intended instructions: save the world.

Unfortunately, this leaves more room for interpretation than Naomi thought. Before long, the Golem is wreaking havoc all over Los Angeles, and only Naomi and her friends can stop it.

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Samara Shanker's debut offers a fast-paced adventure entwined with Jewish traditions and customs, providing both representation and learning opportunities for all readers. It beautifully incorporates the Golem tradition and Jewish folktales, presenting protagonists who face various challenges with resilience. The narrative, featuring themes of justice and self-care, offers a satisfying exploration of Ashkenazi American Judaism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665905039

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: 5C cvr (spfx: spot gloss on matte finish); digital

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 161g

Pages: 272

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+ Samara Shanker Series: Golems and Goblins Young Adult

About the Author

Samara Shanker has been making up stories about magic and monsters since she was a kid sneaking in extra reading past her bedtime. By graduate school, she had moved on to writing stories that reimagined the folklore and mythology she had always loved as a kid (mostly still written after bedtime, once she finished all her sensible homework). She now works as a tutor and children’s literacy specialist and gets to do most of her writing during the day, which has done wonders for her sleep schedule. She lives in Virginia with her rescue puppy, Jack Kirby, and devotes most of her time not spent working or writing to spoiling her niece and nephew. She is the author of Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World and Rebecca Reznik Reboots the Universe.

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