Penny from Heaven
By Jennifer L. Holm
- Release Date: 2006-07-25
- Genre: Historical Fiction for Kids
Description
Newbery Honor–winning, New York Times–bestselling, and as full of fun and adventure as it is of deeper family issues.
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!
Set just after World War II, this thought-provoking novel also highlights the prejudice Penny’s Italian American family must confront because people of Italian descent were “the enemy” not long ago.
Inspired by three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer Holm’s own Italian American family, Penny from Heaven is a story about families—about the things that tear them apart and the things that bring them back together.
Includes an author’s note with photographs and background on World War II, internment camps, and 1950s America, as well as additional resources and websites.
Booklist:
“Holm impressively wraps pathos with comedy in this coming-of-age story, populated by a cast of vivid characters.”
Reviews
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5By Rockstardiva170This book I'd amazing I've had all of my friends read it and they said it's the best book ever!AMAZING!!
5By Sabrina#45674434579086411Im a 12 year old girl and I read This book when I was 11 and I still remember pats that took place in this book when I started reading it I couldn't put it down and to be honest I don't like to read but this book was worth that little part of my life and I'm glad I read it 😊Absolutely One of the Best Books I've Ever Read
5By tomboy<3TigersThis novel is beautifully written, touching and heartfelt. It is an unforgettable story about a one-of-a-kind main character, Penny. It is timeless and bittersweet, full of magical moments and a deep & meaningful plot. The 2nd best book I've ever read, right below To Kill a Mockingbird.The Best I've Ever Read
5By Nancyk99Penny from Heaven is the best book I've ever read!! I just finished it today and want to read it a million times again it's that good:)I love this book
5By Acire!This book is my favorite! I am 14 and it is really hard for me to sit-down and read a book. I was told this was a great book, so I tried to read it and it only took me three days! I loves this book and would recommend it to anyone:)!Love!
5By mollyisrI loves this book so much! It was great great great! Must read book!I love this book
5By Bob102938I love this book. I thought it was the best book I have ever read. It always kept me at the edge of my seat. Jennifer Holm did an excellent job of writing this book. :)
