~ Trade Paperback
~ Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Middle Grade Literature - 2023, and the Sydney Taylor Book Award for Middle Grade - 2024
~ New Release - 2023
Where Shaindy struggles socially and academically, her next-door neighbor Gayil excels, leaving them with nothing in common but proximity, which is why Shaindy is surprised when she looks out her bedroom window one evening and sees Gayil standing in her window with a sign that reads: 'Want to know a secret?' . . .
Engrossing and deeply relatable, The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman is a thoughtful middle grade novel that explores the complexity of middle school friendships, bullying, and what it means to truly make amends and have a fresh start.
"Lowe wastes not a word in crafting this taut and emotionally roiled exploration of culpability and forgiveness. Gayil is right that sixth grade is hard, and Shaindy's vulnerability will likely resonate deeply with readers who share her longing for acceptance." -- Shelf-Awareness