Books About Bar-mitzvahs

The Best Bar-mitzvahs Books for Kids

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This Is Just a Test
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

This Is Just a Test

By Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Madelyn Rosenberg

A boy juggles cultural clashes, friendships, and Cold War fears in a coming-of-age tale.

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2018)
256 pages· 50,222 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 544 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Summary: David Da-Wei Horowitz navigates the chaos of preparing for his bar mitzvah while caught between his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers' disputes. As Cold War tensions rise, he and his friend Scott dig a fallout shelter, but David questions if he wants to be stuck with Scott forever. With a trivia tournament looming and friendships on the line, David must find the courage to stand up for his best friend Hector and face his feelings for Kelli Ann. Can he balance cultural expectations, friendships, and looming global threats?
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