Confessions of a Closet Catholic
by Sarah Darer Littman

    CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET CATHOLIC by Sarah Darer Littman
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  5/4/06
    Publisher:  Puffin
    Reviewed by:  Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    This book is for anyone who has ever questioned their faith, lost a loved one, or yearned to understand life just a bit
    more.  Sarah Darer Littman has captured Justine Silver, a confused Jewish girl, within the pages of
    CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET CATHOLIC.

    Justine is surrounded by her faith, but no one seems to celebrate it the same way.   Her parents have one idea, her
    grandparents another. And then there are all those other religions -- which way is the "right" way? Bewildered by
    this, Justine seeks answers by deciding to adopt her best friend's Catholic beliefs.  With the help of Father Ted (a
    stuffed animal), a secretly purchased rosary, and a "stolen" cross necklace, Jussy turns her closet into her own
    private "confessional".   What will happen when her family finds out?  

    Littman humorously and compassionately shows the readers Justine's life as she struggles with her religious
    questions, her neat-nick mother, and, sadly, the death of her beloved grandmother.  Readers might not find out all
    the answers from Justine, but they will definitely know they are not alone in the mysterious world of religion.