Like No Other
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Like No Other
 
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Author: Una LaMarche

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Grades: High School (9-12) 

The story of a Hasidic girl, Devorah, who has a chance meeting in a hospital elevator, during a power out, with a young black teen named Jaxon. Contrary to Devorah’s stereotype of black boys, Jaxon is respectful and tries to help them escape from the dark elevator. An unlikely friendship develops. Although they would both like their friendship to develop into something more, Devorah realizes that she does not want to give up her relationship with her family and her community, and they each must go on with their individual lives.




 *This book was awarded the Sydney Taylor Book Award, which recognizes the best in Jewish literature for children and teens each year.

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