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Children's Book Author
Saralee Siegel (Book Five)
The Secret of the Scent Map
Aunt Lotte has vanished, leaving behind a mysterious "smell map." Only Saralee and her super-nose can follow the clues!
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The Siegel family is busy preparing for Passover, but Aunt Lotte isn’t helping! After a heated argument over ruined horseradish, Aunt Lotte vanishes, leaving only a strange map made of tiny perfume vials.
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With her best friend Harold by her side, Saralee uses her extraordinary sense of smell to decode the map and track Aunt Lotte. Along the way, she uncovers a surprising truth about her aunt’s past—one that helps Saralee better understand her own unique gifts and where she truly belongs.
Behrman House/ Apples & Honey Press
Ages 7 - 10
ISBN 1681156458
REVIEWS
"A valuable addition to early chapter book collections that combines a magical adventure with rich depictions of Jewish culture."
- School Library Journal
STARRED REVIEW
"This captivating story blends humor, mystery, and Jewish traditions while thoughtfully exploring themes of individuality and family heritage."
- Association of Jewish Libraries
"This heartwarming story explores family dynamics, misunderstandings... It’s a book that anyone, Jewish or not, can appreciate..."
-Sydney Taylor Shmooze
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