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Newberry Honor Book, 2007 I have to admit I probably enjoyed Penny from Heaven more than a lot of the current honorees. The story was so humble and sweet, and has a broad appeal.
The story focuses on Penny, an 11 year-old Italian-American passing her summer away. Penny's father is absent, she was told he died and nothing more. She lives with her mother and her maternal grandparents, who do not understand the Italian aunts, uncles, and cousins on her father's side of the family. Penny seems to be favored by her uncles, and even she recognizes this.
Most of her free time is spent with her cousin, Frankie, who could possibly be on the path to juvenile delinquency.
I don't want to give away anything, but a dark chapter in American history is covered in this book, and even I was surprised by some of the facts (this is not too heavy for kids, I promise). There also was an episode with a laundry wringer that I was skeptical about, until I confirmed it with my grandmother that such a thing was possible.
I encourage all to pick this up and enjoy, adult and child alike.
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