Penny from heaven
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Published
New York : Random House Children's Books, [2006].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
274 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Status
Haltom City Public Library - Children/Juvenile Fiction
CHILDRENS HISTORICAL HOLM
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Published
New York : Random House Children's Books, [2006].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4, 7 Points
Lexile measure
730

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As she turns twelve during the summer of 1953, Penny gains new insights into herself and her family while also learning a secret about her father's death. It's 1953 and 11-year-old Penny dreams of a summer of butter pecan ice cream, swimming, and baseball. But nothing's that easy in Penny's family. For starters, she can't go swimming because her mother's afraid she'll catch polio at the pool. To make matters worse, her favorite uncle is living in a car. Her Nonny cries every time her father's name is mentioned. And the two sides of her family aren't speaking to each other! Inspired by Newbery Honor winner Jennifer Holm's own Italian American family, Penny from Heaven is a shining story about the everyday and the extraordinary, about a time in America's history, not all that long ago, when being Italian meant that you were the enemy. But most of all, it's a story about families--about the things that tear them apart and bring them together. And Holm tells it with all the richness and the layers, the love and the laughter of a Sunday dinner at Nonny's. So pull up a chair and enjoy the feast! Buon appetito!
Target Audience
730,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,4.0,7.0,108040

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Holm, J. L. (2006). Penny from heaven (First edition.). Random House Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Holm, Jennifer L.. 2006. Penny From Heaven. Random House Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Holm, Jennifer L.. Penny From Heaven Random House Children's Books, 2006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Holm, Jennifer L.. Penny From Heaven First edition., Random House Children's Books, 2006.

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