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Ellie's Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup!
Series: Ellie's Deli
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Ellie's Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup introduces us to Ellie's family-owned deli, affectionately known as Ellie's Deli, although its official name is Lukshen Deli. When a restaurant group threatens to move in and take over, tenacious Ellie and her BFFs must prove that matzo ball soup and sour pickles are here to stay. This adorable new middle-grade fiction series includes recipes and illustrations throughout.
When Ellie accidentally overhears that her family deli is most likely going to close, she does the only thing she can think of — she makes a wish on matzo ball soup.
Eleven-year-old Ellie is feisty, determined, and a little bit anxious. She considers Lukshen Deli part of the family—after all, it’s been around for four generations, ever since her great-grandmother opened it. Along with her BFF, Ava; her sisters, Anna and Mabel; her lunch buddies, Aanya, Brynn, Nina, and Sally; and her grandparents, Bubbie and Zeyda, Ellie is determined to prove that old-fashioned Jewish delis can get with the times—but if her plan doesn’t work, the deli will be sold for good.
Ellie’s Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup contains over 30 charming black-and-white illustrations and 14 recipes for quintessential Jewish American deli food, like challah, chicken soup, blintz souffle, and ruggelach. It’s a delightful story about sticking up for what you believe in, business ownership, friendship, and family.
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Ellie's Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup! is praised for its vibrant depiction of Jewish culture and family dynamics. Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of religious practices and Yiddish language, offering authenticity not frequently seen in children's literature. The book is recognised for its engaging and humorous approach to storytelling, featuring believable characters and realistic solutions to problems, which contribute to a satisfying and happy ending.
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ISBN: 9781524881115
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 October 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 336g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Lisa Greenwald lives in New York City with her husband and two young daughters. She loves sunglasses, reading, the beach, and sushi. Visit her at www.lisagreenwald.com.
Galia Bernstein was born and raised in Israel. Today, she is a full-time illustrator and author who also works in textile design and ceramics. Her debut author/illustrated picture book, I AM A CAT, was published by Abrams Books for Young Readers in 2018, received 3 star reviews, and was translated into 15 languages. Her second picture book, LEYLA, was published May 2019, with a starred review from PW, was named as a Summer 2019 Selection by the Junior Library Guild and was translated to 6 languages. Galia lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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