A Donut in Time

Written by Elana Rubinstein

Part of the Saralee Siegel series

A magical scent sends Saralee back in time to save her family's future.

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136 pages· 520L

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Bookroo's summary

Saralee Siegel's super-nose transports her to the past, where she meets her young great-grandmother, Gigi. But Gigi isn't the fearless woman Saralee expected; she's ready to abandon her dreams. Saralee must inspire Gigi to find her courage, or risk altering the future forever. Can Saralee's magical sense of smell bridge the gap between generations and secure her family's legacy? Discover a tale of bravery, tradition, and the power of believing in oneself.

From the publisher

Saralee Siegel can do extraordinary things with her super-nose. But when a smell cloud sends her back in time, she could lose everything.Saralee is stunned to learn that she’s not the only one in the family with a superpower. Her great-grandmother Gigi also had a magical sense of smell. And when Saralee makes Gigi’s Hanukkah donut recipe, the scent creates a portal in time. Soon Saralee finds herself face-to-face with a young Gigi–and she’s not the fierce, unstoppable person Saralee imagined. Gigi’s ready to give up on her dreams. Saralee needs to help her find courage, or the future will be changed forever!”A sweet story celebrating Jewish culture and sprinkled with a little bit of magic.” —School Library Journal”A fun, deli-cious romp through the past” –Jewish Book Council

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