This was a lovely story with so many elements and themes that I found entertaining and important. I loved the Jewish aspect, and how we learned so much about Judaism and religious identity. I loved the way family was brought into that as well. I also loved the elements of witchcraft, friendship, isolation, and imagination. The writing style made it feel like Zippy was typing this up, as if for a story we would read and I loved it. 4.5 rounded up.