WINNER OF 2007 SYDNEY TAYLOR AWARD FOR OLDER READERS

After eleven year old Cara Seigel’s mother and younger sister are killed in a tragic house fire, Cara struggles with putting the pieces of her life back together. While her father grows increasingly distant and he avoids discussing their loss, she questions God and her Jewish faith for taking her loved ones away. She finally finds healing and self-assurance with her decision to continue her mother's home-based baking business--Julia's Kitchen.  A novel of loss, doubt, acceptance and a joyous tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit. A short glossary of Hebrew termiology and a recipe for chocolate chip cookies are appended. Ages 10+.