She soon learns just how dangerous the world is for the Jews of Spain, and how her grandfather's influence keeps their people safe. A nonconformist epic fantasy by Levine (A Ceiling Made of Eggshells) centers the events of the Trojan War around two courageous female protagonists. Belo has the ear of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, and Loma relishes her adventures with him, adventures that are beyond the scope of most girls of the time. Still, when her intimidating grandfather, her Belo, decides to bring her along on his travels, she's excited to join him. Surrounded by her large family, Loma is happy living in the juderĂa of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, and wants nothing more than to someday have a family of her own. Language eng Summary In A Ceiling Made of Eggshells, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine tells a moving and ambitious story set during the expulsion of Jews from Spain, about a young Jewish girl full of heart who must play her own role in her people's epic history-no matter the sacrifice. Spain - History - Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 - Fiction A Ceiling Made of Eggshells by Gail Carson Levine Audiobook Excerpt - YouTube Listen to a selection of the A Ceiling Made of Eggshells audiobook Like what you hear Check out the links below.Jews - Persecutions - Spain - Juvenile fiction. Label A ceiling made of eggshells Title A ceiling made of eggshells Statement of responsibility Gail Carson Levine Creator
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