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Penny From Heaven
SKU
081136
ISBN
9780375836893
Grade 3-7
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Description
A story set in New Jersey in the 1950s, this tale follows a young Italian American girl named Penny who is trying to make the most of her summer with her cousin Frankie. After the tragic loss of her father, Penny wonders what exactly happened to him, but nobody will talk about it. This makes Penny wonder more about mortality and what happens after death. Of course, Penny also has plenty to keep her busy as her and Frankie’s summer is full of excitement with valuable lessons being learned along the way. This book addresses many struggles of Italian American families following World War II, with an author’s note in the back of the book explaining some of the historical context to the story. 256 pgs, pb. ~ Kathryn
Publisher's Description of Penny From Heaven
School’s out for summer, and Penny and her cousin Frankie have big plans to eat lots of butter pecan ice cream, swim at the local pool, and cheer on their favorite baseball team—the Brooklyn Dodgers! But sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Penny’s mom doesn’t want her to swim because she’s afraid Penny will get polio. Frankie is constantly getting into trouble, and Penny feels caught between the two sides of her family. But even if the summer doesn’t exactly start as planned . . . things can work out in the most unexpected ways!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Yearling Books |
| Author: | Jennifer L. Holm |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780375836893 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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