After the King and Queen inform Belo and his friend Don Solomon Bohor, another royal advisor, of their plans to banish all the Jews from Spain, Belo is incapacitated by an illness. But as the years pass and Belo refuses to find her a husband, Loma resigns herself to having the littles as her only children. At first, Loma is thrilled she is seven years old when Belo notices her aptitude with numbers and singles her out from all her siblings. He wants her to accompany him as he travels throughout Spain helping Jews and conducting royal business.
But Loma’s grandfather, Belo, an influential financer and advisor to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, does not consider what she wants. This story of adventure and bravery under unstable circumstances will appeal to mature readers who enjoy historical fiction and tales of courage." - School Library Journal (starred review) "Loma is a girl very much of her time and place in valuing family and faith above all, and her honest voice, transparent frustrations, and growing agency make for a satisfying character arc against a dark yet intriguing slice of history." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Rich descriptions in Paloma's first-person narration make for an immersive experience of her palpably precarious situation.Loma loves taking care of her young nieces and nephews-her “littles.” More than anything else, she wants to be a Mamá with a husband and children of her own. A well-researched historical novel from an accomplished storyteller." - Booklist "Levine skillfully juxtaposes the larger religious battles taking place in Spain with Loma's dreams for her future. The first-person narrative uses details of daily life to bring the period more sharply into focus for readers, while the appended author's note offers further information.
Loma memorably navigates tumult and danger, bravely taking control of her destiny." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Inspired by family history, Levine's latest novel offers a fascinating portrayal of Loma as a shy, conciliatory, intelligent child whose unusual upbringing leads to broad understanding and insights into power. "Heart pounding and heart wrenching in equal measure." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Infusing her title with historical details about costume, food, and customs, Newbery Honoree Levine (Ella Enchanted) deftly conveys the obstacles facing the Jewish community under King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
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