{"product_id":"the-ghosts-of-rose-hill-hardcover","title":"The Ghosts of Rose Hill - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. M. Romero\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA brilliantly original tale f\u003cb\u003eor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and the Nightingale\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hazel Wood\u003c\/i\u003e about embracing your power, facing your monsters, and loving deeply enough to transcend a century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the author's experiences restoring Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A must-read for lost souls everywhere.\" --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMagic will burn you up.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSent to stay with her aunt in Prague and witness the humble life of an artist, Ilana Lopez--a biracial Jewish girl--finds herself torn between her dream of becoming a violinist and her immigrant parents' desire for her to pursue a more stable career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen she discovers a forgotten Jewish cemetery behind her aunt's cottage, she meets the ghost of a kindhearted boy named Benjamin, who died over a century ago. As Ilana restores Benjamin's grave, he introduces her to the enchanted side of Prague, where ghosts walk the streets and their kisses have warmth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Benjamin isn't the only one interested in Ilana. Rudolph Wassermann, a man with no shadow, has become fascinated with her and the music she plays. He offers to share his magic, so Ilana can be with Benjamin and pursue her passion for violin. But after Ilana discovers the truth about Wassermann and how Benjamin became bound to the city, she resolves to save the boy she loves, even if it means losing him--forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A love letter to Latin American and Jewish diasporas, based on the author's experiences working to maintain Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe. \u003ci\u003eThe Ghosts of Rose Hill \u003c\/i\u003eis a tender and empowering read that you will devour in one sitting. Steeped in history and the experiences of immigrant families, especially Jewish families, each carefully-chosen word of this magical verse novel casts a spell. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\u003cbr\u003eA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA Kirkus Best YA Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA BuzzFeed Best YA Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eAn Indie Next Pick!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. M. Romero\u003c\/b\u003e is a Jewish Latina and author of fairy tales for children and adults. She lives in Miami Beach with her cat, Henry VIII, and spends her summers helping to maintain Jewish cemeteries in Poland. \u003ci\u003eThe Ghosts of Rose Hill\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by these experiences. Find R.M. on Instagram @rmromeroauthor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 7.7 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458649079986,"sku":"9781682633380","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/82179cb6a70243c37be5ef414805ad66_06f6cf0a-d772-4cfb-884c-21525c7bb5e0.webp?v=1778894206","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-ghosts-of-rose-hill-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}