One is Not a Lonely Number

One Is Not A Lonely Number
by Evelyn Krieger

Thirteen-year-old Talia Schumacher is the only child of a wealthy Jewish couple, known for their hospitality. As Talia becomes a teenager, her parents’ open-door policy begins to irritate her. When Gabrielle Markus, an eccentric twenty-three-year old ballet dancer shows up one day, Talia’s life is turned upside down. Convinced that Gabrielle is harboring a secret, Talia and her friends set out to uncover it. Along the way, Talia confronts the loneliness she feels as an only child living in a orthodox community that celebrates large families. In discovering Gabrielle’s secret, Talia discovers secrets about herself and her parents. Talia’s gift for math and her unusual way of thinking about numbers is woven into the story along with themes of friendship, individuality, and acceptance.

Ages 10-15 ~ 344 pages, Paperback