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Penny from Heaven by Jennifer Holm October 2, 2009

Posted by jcarlson in : Family Fiction, Historical Fiction , trackback

     Nothing is that easy for Penny. Her dad died when she was only a baby, her mom won’t let her go to places because she’s afraid of her of catching Polio, Penny’s mom is dating the milkman and her grandma’s cooking might kill someone! All she wants to do is eat butter pecan ice cream and go to a Dodgers game!

     This book takes place in the summer of 1953 and it will change Penny’s life forever!  She was born into a family where the two sides don’t talk to each other. Penny lives with her grandparents (Me-me and Pop-Pop) and her mom.  She goes to her dad’s side for dinner on Sundays. Penny and her cousin, Frankie, are always getting in trouble. They try to find the money that their Grandfather Falucci buried. First, they’re in the news about robbery when they tried to sneak in their Nonny’s yard. The next day Frankie finds the money in the basement of their Nonny’s house and…the trouble really starts happening when Penny’s hand is stuck in the wringer!   But what Penny finds are that miracles can happen.

 

~Kristen, Fifth Grader~

Comments»

1. Anonymous - October 2, 2009

I loved tis book. This book is my favorite!

2. elana - October 5, 2009

This is a good book but it is kind of sad in some of the chapters.

3. Stefani- - October 6, 2009

Nice review

4. Tim - October 20, 2009

I loved that book

5. Mrs. Carlson - October 20, 2009

Hey Tim,
I loved this book too. I grew up in during the time this book takes place. It reminded me of my childhood.

6. Allie 5th grader - February 23, 2010

This book sounds so good. GREAT REVIEW Kristen!!! :)

7. Anonymous - March 6, 2010

I loved this book. It’s one of my favorite books