Books like Candlelight for Rebecca by Jacqueline Dembar Greene
Rebecca Rubin lives in a Brooklyn apartment where she assists the ailing superintendent with his homing pigeons. When her teacher asks her to create a Christmas centerpiece, Rebecca must decide how to honor her Jewish home while embracing the holiday spirit. Through this heartwarming tale, readers explore cultural traditions, tolerance, and the little gestures that bring communities together.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jacqueline Dembar Greene
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