Eleven-year-old Margo Bandini has never been afraid of anything. Her life in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with Mama and Papa and her little brother, Ch...
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Jan 15, 2012
Mary Louise
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Jan 09, 2011
Nicola
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Reason for Reading: Read aloud to ds as part of our history curriculum.
This is a fictional story but the author's note at the end lets us know that it is based on a true story of her grandfather who wrote to First Lady Roosevelt and received help from her. The story takes place in Pennsylvania, 1933, just in the beginning grips of the Depression. Margo's family is feeling the affects of rationing and slower business, but Margo feels secure even though she's seen one family on her str More...
This is a fictional story but the author's note at the end lets us know that it is based on a true story of her grandfather who wrote to First Lady Roosevelt and received help from her. The story takes place in Pennsylvania, 1933, just in the beginning grips of the Depression. Margo's family is feeling the affects of rationing and slower business, but Margo feels secure even though she's seen one family on her str More...
Apr 03, 2009
Lorena
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This book was great a complement to our US History lessons. It shows us the life of an Italian family during the depression. It was simple and not too long, the family was likable and hardworking, we truly felt bad for the community's problems as well. Just a good book to read with my 11 year old.
Lots to compare to and to talk about giving the way the previous administration left the country.
Lots to compare to and to talk about giving the way the previous administration left the country.
Oct 21, 2009
Kristin
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This is a very easy read, probably 3-4 grade level. It is a fictional story based on a real experience that happened to the author's family. The story is about a girl named Margo and her life experiences during the Great Depression. It reminded me of what is happening in the financial world today.
Mar 28, 2011
Tammy
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Well...since I am not impressed with the whole New Deal of FDR and since times are stinking tough in my world right now, I had a really hard time with this story. I'm glad things worked out for the author's family. Guess a more realistic view would have been a "better" read.
Dec 14, 2008
Meadow
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TAKEN FROM THE BACK OF THE BOOK
She opened her window and looked beyond the rooftops across the street. Her friends the stars were waiting for her. She wondered, Are there as many letters written to Mrs. Roosevelt as there are stars in the sky? Millions of stars…millions of people who need help…
She remembered Papa’s medal in her pocket. She pulled it out. Courage. Courageous. She could say it an She could spell it. But could She ever be it? She had to find a way to get her lett More...
She opened her window and looked beyond the rooftops across the street. Her friends the stars were waiting for her. She wondered, Are there as many letters written to Mrs. Roosevelt as there are stars in the sky? Millions of stars…millions of people who need help…
She remembered Papa’s medal in her pocket. She pulled it out. Courage. Courageous. She could say it an She could spell it. But could She ever be it? She had to find a way to get her lett More...
Apr 09, 2010
Meredith
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Dec 24, 2008
Mahathi
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i really liked this book. its historical fiction. it was a very quick book and i really loved the main character's strengths such as her courage which help her save her home and family. Basically what i'm trying to say is that smallest of things can change your life. If u read the book u will understand what im talking about. apparently the story happened to the author.
Apr 14, 2008
Catherine
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This book was a nice, quick read, and would work well for kids looking for historical fiction. The main character is 11, and the book totals 105 pages. Give it to a 5th or 6th grade reluctant reader who isn't up to slogging through 200+ pages of historical detail.
Nov 21, 2011
Michelle
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Like historical fiction & enjoyed reading this one with my daughter. Especially liked that it was based on a true story from the author's family
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