Twins Ellie and Joel Silver, also known as YaYa and YoYo, are fifth-graders who, along with their friends learn to make good choices, deal with peer pressure, and rededicate themselves toward making this world a better place. In a Latke Trouble focuses on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, while shining a light on universal themes: the value of personal bravery and the dangers of group conformity. In a Latke Trouble, the fourth installment in the popular YaYa & YoYo book series by award-winning author Dori Weinstein, is a perfect gift for readers of all backgrounds. Joel is discovering that peer pressure and making good (and not-so-good) decisions can be almost as tough as being a Maccabee! Joel and his twin sister Ellie (YaYa) are learning about the Maccabees, the ancient Jews who refused to give up their way of life despite enormous pressure from the Greeks. When the dares start to fall outside of Joel’s comfort zone, he has to decide if he should take the risk or stand up to the pressure that his friends are putting on him. Just when he decides to stop pranking people and focus instead on wowing a crowd with magic and juggling, his school buddies start a “challenge” club, daring each other to take part in contests and pranks. Book 4 in the YaYa & YoYo series (For ages 8 and up)įifth-grader Joel (YoYo) Silver loves playing practical jokes and making people laugh.
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