"Inspired by the author's own family history, Penny's from Heaven tells the story of an Italian American igirl n New Jersey, during the summer of 1953. [return]Turning twelve, sneaking to the public pool with her troublemaking cousin, Frankie and going to a Dodger's games in NYC are just a few of the many adventures Penny has. Unfortunately, the summer is not filled with only happy memories, Penny is involved in a life changing accident and also discovers long kept family secret, the truth about her father's death. Just like the lyrics to the song she is named after Penny realizes ""If you want the things you love, You must have showers."""