{"product_id":"the-life-and-crimes-of-hoodie-rosen-9780593525821","title":"The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD!\u003cbr\u003eA WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD WINNER!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e meets Adam Silvera in this irreverent and timely story of worlds colliding in friendship, betrayal, and hatred.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoodie Rosen's life isn't that bad. Sure, his entire Orthodox Jewish community has just picked up and moved to the quiet, mostly non-Jewish town of Tregaron, but Hoodie's world hasn't changed that much. He's got basketball to play, studies to avoid, and a supermarket full of delicious kosher snacks to eat. The people of Tregaron aren’t happy that so many Orthodox Jews are moving in at once, but that’s not Hoodie’s problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is, until he meets and falls for Anna-Marie Diaz-O’Leary—who happens to be the daughter of the obstinate mayor trying to keep Hoodie’s community out of the town. And things only get more complicated when Tregaron is struck by a series of antisemitic crimes that quickly escalate to deadly violence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD!\u003cbr\u003eA WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD FINALIST!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply authentic story about the terror and glory of encountering the outside world without sacrificing who you are—and who you want to be. It’s touching, tragic, and as Jewish as your Bubbe’s cholent.” \u003cb\u003e–Gavriel Savit, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAnna and the Swallow Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Blum gives the common but often-dismissed spiritual journey of many teens the respect it deserves in this witty, profound look at cross-cultural friendship, courageous honesty, and how a willingness to truly see and love our neighbors can change an entire community.” \u003cb\u003e–Vesper Stamper, National Book Award-nominated author of \u003ci\u003eWhat the Night Sings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Yehuda ‘Hoodie’ Rosen’s goofy yet deeply thoughtful voice is a perfect guide to the complexities of navigating an ancient religion in the TikTok age. A refreshingly human look at the day-to-day nuances of Orthodox Judaism and the terror of modern antisemitism. I laughed, I gasped, I craved kosher Starburst. Two thumbs up from this nice Jewish girl!” \u003cb\u003e–Tyler Feder, Sydney Taylor Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eDancing at the Pity Party\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen\u003c\/i\u003e is an uncannily insightful and resonant look into a world few of us call home and most never get to see. Bold, brave, and brutally honest, it holds a permanent piece of my heart.” \u003cb\u003e–Dahlia Adler, author of \u003ci\u003eCool for the Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen\u003c\/i\u003e is a wry and poignant coming-of-age tale about trying to reconcile two different worlds. As Hoodie begins to reckon with the way his Orthodox community fits into their new town—and the way he fits into his community—he must also ask questions about love, family, and friendship. Both humorous and heartrending, readers will devour this book.” \u003cb\u003e–Hannah Reynolds, Sydney Taylor Honor author of \u003ci\u003eEight Nights of Flirting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Hoodie’s irreverent and witty voice draws you in immediately; though the novel deals with heavy topics, the pace never lags. I came for the Jewish rep and stayed for Hoodie and Anna-Marie. Can’t wait to see more from Isaac Blum!” \u003cb\u003e–Leah Scheier, Sydney Taylor Honor author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Words We Said\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Keenly observant and frequently hilarious, readers will root for Hoodie as he navigates first love, makes mistakes and ultimately trusts his heart.” \u003cb\u003e–Laura Sibson, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Breaking Things\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEdie in Between\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Isaac Blum has the rare talent of telling searing, visceral truths in a witty, funny, punchy way, that almost makes you forget that he's opened the window to share something personal, real, heartbreaking and hopeful. \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital voice in Jewish YA canon.\" –\u003cb\u003eKatherine Locke, Sydney Taylor Honor author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Red Balloon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \u003c\/b\u003e\"Funny, smart, moving, courageous, and so timely it almost hurts.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"Blum tackles themes of acceptance and community [in] this impressively drawn story.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"A sharply written coming-of-age story whose protagonist, like any teen, is figuring out where he fits in, under circumstances that are thought-provoking and at times heart-wrenching.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Blum’s novel is well plotted, instructive in its portrayal of Orthodox life, and dramatic...with some much-needed humor.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A great addition to a diverse book collection for any YA library.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Putnam Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525865120087,"sku":"9780593525821","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780593525821.jpg?v=1731862009","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-life-and-crimes-of-hoodie-rosen-9780593525821","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}