Description
When nine-year-old Eliza Naumann unexpectedly dominates her school and district spelling bees, her reclusive father sees it as a sign of destiny and draws her into his world of Jewish mysticism—a world previously reserved for her gifted brother Aaron. As Eliza rises from classroom obscurity to the intense pressure of national competition, her newfound status triggers a cascade of family upheaval, forcing her to navigate her father's spiritual ambitions, her brother's displacement, and her mother's hidden secrets. Myla Goldberg's debut novel is far more than a coming-of-age story; it's a finely wrought examination of how a single moment of recognition can unravel the delicate bonds holding a family together. With lyrical prose and sharp emotional insight, Goldberg captures both the small pains and large joys of Eliza's journey, crafting a startling and unconventional portrait of ambition, belonging, and the cost of transformation.
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paperback
Anchor
Published May 15, 2001
288 pages
ISBN: 9780385498807
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bee Season by Myla Goldberg.