Levine’s father was Jewish, so she wrote this as well as one of her first novels, Dave At Night, to explore her Jewish heritage. I’ve never read a story that takes place during the Spanish Inquisition (and I’m honestly not even sure I learned about it in school-or if I did, I don’t remember it), so the subject matter really intrigued me. I now had access to Levine’s newest book six months before anyone else! I was so excited to start reading it over Christmas break. I was surprised when my request was accepted and the book arrived in the mail a week later. So when I saw she was sending out ARCs for her latest book, A Ceiling Made of Eggshells, I jumped at the chance to request it. She is easily my favorite middle grade author. As persecution of the Jews intensifies, along with Belo’s need to travel to appease the monarchs, Loma begins to wonder if Belo will ever let her go to start a family of her own or if she will be forced to remain by his side until she is no longer eligible or desirable for marriage.Īnyone who knows me knows I love Gail Carson Levine. Loma does what she can to please him, but in her heart, she would give it all up-the clever conversations, the travels to strange places-if it only meant she were happily married and surrounded by children. Belo, deeply grieving the loss of his wife, finds a worthy companion in his granddaughter as he discovers her mind is full of numbers and wisdom. Until she is old enough for that desire to be met, she assists her Abuelo-Belo-during his travels. Granddaughter of a prominent Jew, all Paloma Corcia-better known as Loma-has ever wanted was to be a mother.
By the mid-1400s, Jews have lived in Spain for hundreds of years-not without persecution-but through their wit and resilience, they have created a thriving community.
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