R. M. Romero
Books
The Ghosts of Rose Hill -- R. M. Romero - Hardcover
"A must-read for lost souls everywhere." --Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW
With spellbinding verse prose, R.M. Romero channels the spirit of myth into a brilliantly original tale, inspired by her experiences restoring Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe. Magic will burn you up. Sent to stay with her aunt in Prague and witness the humble life of an artist, Ilana Lopez--a biracial Jewish girl--finds herself torn between her dream of becoming a violinist and her immigrant parents' desire for her to pursue a more stable career. When she discovers a forgotten Jewish cemetery behind her aunt's cottage, she meets the ghost of a kindhearted boy named Benjamin, who died over a century ago. As Ilana restores Benjamin's grave, he introduces her to the enchanted side of Prague, where ghosts walk the streets and their kisses have warmth. But Benjamin isn't the only one interested in Ilana. Rudolph Wassermann, a man with no shadow, has become fascinated with her and the music she plays. He offers to share his magic, so Ilana can be with Benjamin and pursue her passion for violin. But after Ilana discovers the truth about Wassermann and how Benjamin became bound to the city, she resolves to save the boy she loves, even if it means losing him--forever.
Author: R. M. Romero
Publisher: Peachtree Teen
Published: 05/10/2022
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.50w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781682633380
Age Range: 14-UP
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2022
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 04/04/2022
Booklist 04/01/2022 pg. 54
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2022 pg. 153
Shelf Awareness 05/16/2022
With spellbinding verse prose, R.M. Romero channels the spirit of myth into a brilliantly original tale, inspired by her experiences restoring Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe. Magic will burn you up. Sent to stay with her aunt in Prague and witness the humble life of an artist, Ilana Lopez--a biracial Jewish girl--finds herself torn between her dream of becoming a violinist and her immigrant parents' desire for her to pursue a more stable career. When she discovers a forgotten Jewish cemetery behind her aunt's cottage, she meets the ghost of a kindhearted boy named Benjamin, who died over a century ago. As Ilana restores Benjamin's grave, he introduces her to the enchanted side of Prague, where ghosts walk the streets and their kisses have warmth. But Benjamin isn't the only one interested in Ilana. Rudolph Wassermann, a man with no shadow, has become fascinated with her and the music she plays. He offers to share his magic, so Ilana can be with Benjamin and pursue her passion for violin. But after Ilana discovers the truth about Wassermann and how Benjamin became bound to the city, she resolves to save the boy she loves, even if it means losing him--forever.
Author: R. M. Romero
Publisher: Peachtree Teen
Published: 05/10/2022
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.50w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781682633380
Age Range: 14-UP
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2022
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 04/04/2022
Booklist 04/01/2022 pg. 54
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2022 pg. 153
Shelf Awareness 05/16/2022