Playing with matches : a novel

A comic tale of what can go wrong when you try to make things right. When 16-year-old Raina Resnick is expelled from her Manhattan private school, she's sent to live with her strict aunt —but Raina feels like she's persona non grata no matter where she goes. Her sister, Leah, blames her for her broken engagement, and she's a social pariah at her new school. In the tight-knit Jewish community, Raina finds she is good at one thing: matchmaking! As the anonymous "Match- Maven," Raina sets up hopeless singles desperate to find the One. A cross between Jane Austen's Emma, Dear Abby, and Yenta the matchmaker, Raina's double life soon has her barely staying awake in class. Can she find the perfect match for her sister and get back on her good side, or will her tanking grades mean a second expulsion? In her debut novel, Suri Rosen creates a comic and heartwarming story of one girl trying to find happiness for others, and redemption for herself. A cross between Jane Austens Emma, Dear Abby, and Yenta the matchmaker! When 16-year-old Raina Resnick is expelled from her Manhattan private school, shes sent to live with her strict aunt-but Raina feels like shes persona non grata no matter where she goes. Her sister, Leah, blames her for her broken engagement, and shes a social pariah at her new school. In the tight-knit Jewish community, Raina finds she is good at one thing: matchmaking! As the anonymous MatchMaven, Raina sets up hopeless singles desperate to find the One. Can she find the perfect match for her sister and get back on her good side, or will her secret life catch up with her? In this debut novel, Suri Rosen creates a comic and heartwarming story of one girl trying to find happiness for others, and redemption for herself. When 16-year-old Raina Resnick Is Expelled From Her Manhattan Private School, She's Sent To Live With Her Strict Aunt. Her Sister, Leah, Blames Her For Her Broken Engagement, And Raina Is Also A Social Pariah At Her New School. However, In Her Tight-knit Jewish Community, Raina Finds She Is Good At One Thing: Matchmaking! As She Continues To Act As A Cross Between Jane Austen's Emma, Dear Abby And Yenta - The Matchmaker From Fiddler On The Roof - Raina's Double Life Soon Has Her Falling Asleep In Class. "When 16-year-old Raina Resnick is expelled from her Manhattan private school, she's sent to live with her strict aunt, but Raina feels like she's persona non grata no matter where she goes. Her sister Leah blames her for her broken engagement, and she's a social pariah at her new school. In the tight-knit Jewish community, Raina finds she is good at one thing: matchmaking. As the anonymous 'MatchMaven, ' Raina sets up hopeless singles desperate to find the One"--Page 4 of cover After Being Expelled From Her Manhattan Private School And Finding That She Is A Social Pariah At Her New School And With Her Family, Sixteen Year-old Raina Attempts To Redeem Herself By Finding Love For Others.