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Rebecca Rubin anxiously anticipates that her tenth birthday party might be spoiled by the dates of Passover. Her worries are alleviated when Max, a cousin of her mother and a professional actor, invites her to a bustling studio in New York. There, among cameras, lights and set pieces, Rebecca meets a charismatic actress and a skilled set carpenter, learning about the art of filmmaking and the camaraderie that brightens both her birthday and her understanding of Passover traditions.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jacqueline Dembar Greene
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