Jewish Pride, and Prejudice, in Veera Hiranandani’s New Middle Grade Novel HOW TO FIND WHAT YOU’RE NOT LOOKING FOR By Veera Hiranandani It’s 1967. Ariel Goldberg — the protagonist of Veera Hiranandani’s accomplished new middle grade novel — struggles with schoolwork and being the only Jewish girl in sixth grade. Her 18-year-old sister, Leah, is secretly dating a Hindu boy whose family emigrated from India; when Ari’s and Leah’s parents refuse to accept the relationship, Leah elopes with Raj and disappears. Now Ari must cope, alone, with her knowledge that her parents’ bakery is failing; her rift with her best...
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