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Many Points of Me Hardcover – January 12, 2021

by Caroline Gertler (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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“Sensitive and thoughtful—a story about loss, friendship, and the beauty of self-discovery.”—Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me

When Georgia finds a secret sketch her late father—a famed artist—left behind, the discovery leads her down a path that may reshape everything holding her family and friends together. Caroline Gertler’s debut is a story about friendship, family, grief, and creativity. Fans of Rebecca Stead’s Goodbye Stranger, Dan Gemeinhart’s The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, and E. L. Konigsburg’s From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will find a new friend in Georgia.

Georgia Rosenbloom’s father was a famous artist. His most well-known paintings were a series of asterisms—patterns of stars—that he created. One represented a bird, one himself, and one Georgia’s mother. There was supposed to be a fourth asterism, but Georgia’s father died before he could paint it. Georgia’s mother and her best friend, Theo, are certain that the last asterism would’ve been of Georgia, but Georgia isn’t so sure. She isn’t sure about anything anymore—including whether Theo is still her best friend.

Then Georgia finds a sketch her father made of her. One with pencil points marked on the back—just like those in the asterism paintings. Could this finally be the proof that the last painting would have been of her?

Georgia’s quest to prove her theory takes her around her Upper West Side neighborhood in New York City and to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which was almost a second home to Georgia, having visited favorite artists and paintings there constantly with her father. But the sketch leads right back to where she’s always belonged—with the people who love her no matter what.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    352 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  7. Publication date
    January 12, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    0063027003
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0063027008
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Gr 5-8-Sixth grade for Georgia Rosenbloom means she is finally eligible for the huge NYC art competition of her dreams-but it also means friendship breakups, a deep secret, and eventual self-realization. Since her esteemed modern artist father Hank Rosenbloom died over a year ago, Georgia, who is white with dark hair, has been adrift in a cloud of melancholia. Georgia and her best friend since birth, redheaded Theo, talk, live, and create art. But after hearing the theme of the all-important competition is a self-portrait, Georgia shrinks from the monumental task and Theo. Instead, she befriends the popular trio at school and begins a secret investigation researching her father's art. As her mother is consumed with the upcoming exhibit of her late father's lifetime work at the Met, Georgia feels more lost and alone than ever. To create a self-portrait, Georgia must first learn who she is outside of art and her father's shadow. Like an impressionist painting, Gertler's novel provides splashes of color ultimately revealing the emotions, drama, and truths of tween life. Georgia's first-person, diarylike narrative provides readers with a fusion of her inner thoughts and realistic dialogue, helping to keep balance while moving the plot forward. Gertler's vivid word choice details color and the senses, creating an authentic and relatable tween girl voice tinged with the perspective of a budding artist. The inclusion of famous artists, techniques, and history throughout delivers opportunities for outside research and connections. VERDICT Recommended as a well written, cathartic narration of a young teen struggling with her father's death and finding her true self.-Mary-Brook J. Townsend, The McGillis Sch., Salt Lake Cityα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"Sensitive and thoughtful—a story about loss, friendship, and the beauty of self-discovery." — —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me

“Sixth grade for Georgia Rosenbloom means she is finally eligible for the huge NYC art competition of her dreams—but it also means friendship breakups, a deep secret, and eventual self-realization. . . . Like an impressionist painting, Gertler’s novel provides splashes of color ultimately revealing the emotions, drama, and truths of tween life. . . . Gertler’s vivid word choice details color and the senses, creating an authentic and relatable tween girl voice tinged with the perspective of a budding artist.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“It’s been two years since Georgia’s dad passed away, and her life still feels far from normal. . . . . Gertler’s debut . . . blends art history and artistic expression with Georgia’s soul-searching and personal growth. . . . Satisfying.” — Booklist

“After her father’s death, an 11-year-old girl struggles to find her true self. . . . Georgia’s genuine, first-person narration exposes her loss, jealousy, guilt, and gradual realization that ‘all the different parts of me have been put back together in a new way.’ . . . A realistic, poignant exploration of loss, friendship, and self-discovery.” — Kirkus Reviews

“It’s been over a year since Georgia’s famous artist father died, but she still desperately misses him, to the point where she’s struggling with her own art . . . Then she spots possible clues in her father’s sketches and paintings that he was planning to paint a big new work about her, and she’s determined to put the pieces together . . . The blend of art and mystery in Manhattan . . . [will] likely appeal to lovers of Tucker’s All the Greys on Greene Street.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books (January 12, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063027003
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063027008
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Caroline Gertler is the author of middle grade novels WHERE YOU'VE GOT TO BE and MANY POINTS OF ME. A former children’s book editor, she has an MA in art history. She lives in New York City with her family. Please visit her website at www.carolinegertler.com for more information.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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A beautiful, emotional middle-grade novel
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A beautiful, emotional middle-grade novel
“Many Points of Me” is a beautiful, emotional middle-grade novel that talks about getting over loss and moving on.I thought the author did a brilliant job for her debut novel. She writes the story in such a realistic manner and makes you connect with the characters. Although I wouldn’t say I liked Georgia in some places, I could relate to what she was going through. The way she feels jealous of Theo because of her father’s love was one of the story’s highlights. It was interesting to see if their friendship would reconnect or not.Georgia is an interesting character with many layers. I think a reader of any age would relate to her emotions. We are continually reinventing ourselves to try something new in life, even if we don’t know it. I enjoyed how the author tackled her feelings in forgetting about her past and fitting into a new crowd; people don’t remember her as the artist’s daughter. Theo is also an excellent supporting character, and my heart went out for him. More than Georgia, Theo was my favorite character in the story. He remained a true friend to Georgia, even when they argued. On a side note, I also enjoyed the side storyline with Mrs. Velandry and her overcoming her fears of agoraphobia.Moreover, I love reading stories where I learn something new. This book taught me about asterism, a concept I had never heard of before. The author implements art and astronomy through asterism so beautifully. Some of these passages themselves felt like viewing a work of art.Overall, I think this is a beautiful story that would resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one or has trouble moving on.
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Peach Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep heart, an engrossing mystery, and a vivid sense of place.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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This is a wonderful book—beautifully crafted and emotionally complex. It has deep heart, an engrossing mystery, and a vivid sense of place. Gertler’s prose is beautiful and precise.

Georgia has struggled to process her emotions and place in the world since the death of her father, a famous New York City painter. When she discovers clues to a mystery involving an unfinished series of his paintings, she is forced to examine her own sense of self and role in the world as she attempts to find out what he intended before he passed away.

This book is so authentic in the way I craved as a kid. When I was around 11, I began to long for books that did not patronize me or assume I needed references dumbed down. I loved accessible, engaging stories that nevertheless remained genuine and multilayered. I relished tracking down new information and absorbing unfamiliar details of other worlds, other ways of living, other communities that I discovered through reading fiction. MANY POINTS OF ME is exactly like this. The references to artworks, artists, and places in New York City feel perfectly balanced and engaging, yet still just challenging enough to be inspiring and feel real.

I grew up in and around New York City and previously worked in the art world, and I loved the accuracy in Gertler’s depiction of both. She really brings Georgia’s Upper West Side neighborhood to life, right down to the particular scents, textures, and details, not only in the streetscapes but also in the relationships among neighbors within Georgia’s apartment building. I also loved the vivid, affectionate depiction of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Kids who have been there will love peeking behind the scenes; kids who have not visited will feel like they have after reading this.

This is a sophisticated, nuanced, yet accessible middle grade novel that deserves all the stars. A must read!
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Jenene R. Meyer
4.0 out of 5 stars It's in the stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2021
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I enjoyed this book. Georgia is struggling with herself after the passing of her father, the famous artist, Hank Rosenbloom. Her art class is given the opportunity to enter a self portrait contest to be displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. G just doesn't know where to begin. She finds a sketch of her father's work that she is sure was supposed to be a painting of a portrait of her. How can she find out the true purpose of this sketch? How can she submit her own work when she feels so unsure about who she is? How will she explain to her mother that she has the sketch hidden when her mother thinks it's missing?
I like that this book showcases the Jewish culture, children coping with grief and identity as well as the arts.
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Jaiden
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021
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A budding artist, eleven-year-old Georgia has been unable to to find her artistic footing since losing her father (a famous painter) a year-and-a-half earlier. Georgia is convinced that the key to her healing is to find proof that the last painting in her father's unfinished series was intended to be of her. But clues remain elusive and as Georgia searches, she's forced to confront questions about who she is--not only as an artist, but also as a daughter and a friend. The invitation to join a new and exciting social circle threatens her lifelong friendship with her best friend Theo, a situation that escalates when their mutual artistic goals clash with her search for the truth. The author handles these topics with a deft and sensitive hand and the reader can't help but come away from the story feeling a renewed sense of hope. In addition, the art descriptions woven throughout this story add layers to the narrative and the delicate pencil sketches at the start of every chapter balance perfectly with the emotional heart of the story. This is a gorgeous, compelling book that leaves me looking forward to whatever comes next from this debut author.
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JB
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and Powerful
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021
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11-year-old Georgia Rosenbaum’s famous artist father passed away over a year ago. She’s desperate to stay connected to him, to have a piece of him that just belongs to her, and hopes she was to be the subject of one of his unfinished paintings. Caroline Gertler’s debut is a unique and compelling exploration of grief with a lot of heart-searching and self-discovery. I love the way Gertler handles the complicated friendship between Georgia and her long-time best friend Theo. Georgia’s voice is captivating, and the mystery element of this book will keep readers turning pages well past bedtime, at least that was the case for me!
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Stacie E. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book on Loss and Growing Up
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
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This is an exceptionally engaging middle grade read tackling the death of a parent and trying to find one's own place in the world It made me cry. Recommend without reservation for everyone who buys MG books.
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Julie DenOuden
4.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Art Lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
4.5 stars!

Many Points of Me did a terrific job of navigating friendships at this age...as kids are finding out more of who they are as an individual, childhood friendships can be difficult to maintain. Gertler also does an excellent job bringing in a touch of mystery to the story and by the end of the book I desperately wanted to see Georgia's art!

Georgia's dad, a famous artist, passed away over a year ago but the emotions are still raw and Georgia is learning to figure out life without her dad. As she mourns this loss, she finds the many different points of herself and who she is going forward. An excellent read about loss, friendship, the truth, and finding yourself.

With thanks to NetGalley and Greenwillow Books for an early copy in return for an honest review.
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