Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781665905022)

A magical Bat Mitzvah gift gets out of control and thrusts a girl into a supernatural quest with the fate of the world at stake in this "refreshing, fast-paced" (School Library Journal) middle grade adventure that's perfect for fans of Aru Shah.

Naomi Teitelbaum is so ready for her Bat Mitzvah. Her prayers are memorized, and she's definitely got a handle on her Torah portion (well, almost). Then she gets a mysterious gift: a tiny clay Golem. To Naomi's shock, it comes to life--and obeys her every command.

At first, this small magical helper seems like the best Bat Mitzvah gift ever. But with each command, the Golem grows...and gets harder to hide. And creepy, unnatural creatures like dybbuks, demons, and a congregation of ghosts have started following Naomi around. To keep herself out of trouble and the Golem out of harm's way, Naomi gives the Golem well-intended instructions: save the world.

Unfortunately, this leaves more room for interpretation than Naomi thought. Before long, the Golem is wreaking havoc all over Los Angeles, and only Naomi and her friends can stop it.

Author: Samara Shanker
ISBN-10: 1665905026
ISBN-13: 9781665905022
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 09/06/2022
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2022
Booklist 09/15/2022 pg. 52
Publishers Weekly 10/10/2022
School Library Journal 12/01/2022 pg. 85