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The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen /

Hoodie Rosen's life isn't that bad. Sure, his entire Orthodox Jewish community has just picked up and moved to the quiet, mostly non-Jewish town of Tregaron, but Hoodie's world hasn't changed that much. He's got basketball to play, studies to avoid, and a supermarket full of delicious kosher snacks to eat. The people of Tregaron aren't happy that so many Orthodox Jews are moving in at once, but that’s not Hoodie’s problem. That is, until he meets and falls for Anna-Marie Diaz-O’Leary - who happens to be the daughter of the obstinate mayor trying to keep Hoodie's community out of the town. And things only get more complicated when Tregaron is struck by a series of antisemitic crimes that quickly escalate to deadly violence. As his community turns on him for siding with the enemy, Hoodie finds himself caught between his first love and the only world he's ever known. Isaac Blum delivers a wry, witty debut novel about a deeply important and timely subject, in a story of hatred and betrayal—and the friendships we find in the most unexpected places.

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Reviews:

★ "Funny, smart, moving, courageous, and so timely it almost hurts." - Kirkus
★ "Blum tackles themes of acceptance and community in this impressively drawn story." - Publishers Weekly
★ "A sharply written coming-of-age story whose protagonist, like any teen, is figuring out where he fits in, under circumstances that are thought-provoking and at times heart-wrenching." - Horn Book Magazine
★ "Blum's novel is well plotted, instructive in its portrayal of Orthodox life, and dramatic... with some much-needed humour." - Booklist
★ "A great addition to a diverse book collection for any YA library." - School Library Journal
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