supergirl613 – I was waiting for someone to mention Miracle Ride – best Jewish book out there. Also, her other one, Invisible Me was really good.
I don’t like Footprints in the Sand though. Probably because my mom gave it to me when I was like nine, and it traumatized me, being the first book I’ve read where someone dies (sorry if that’s a spoiler!) I like your taste in general though ;D