The Two Wrong Halves of Ruby Taylor

In this engaging middle-grade novel by Amanda Panitch, young Ruby Taylor grapples with feelings of inadequacy as she navigates her identity as a Jewish girl favored less by her grandmother than her cousin, Sarah. When Sarah begins to act out and Ruby fears she might be possessed by a dybbuk—a wandering spirit Ruby inadvertently released—Ruby faces a daunting challenge. Determined to save her cousin, she must confront not only the supernatural threat but also her own beliefs about what it means to be Jewish, highlighting themes of family, friendship, and the essence of identity.