From the Bookshelf of Around the Year in 52 Books …
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
I really enjoyed reading this book. Its written from the perspective of an 11 to 14 year old girl who lives in Brooklyn prior to WWI. Rather than being a story, it was more like a compilation of stories, or a memoir of her life. It talks about her family, and why they are the way the are. It also talks about where they came from, and what it was like to grow up in the poor areas of brooklyn at that time. I really enjoyed it because it was so true to life, and helped me to understand how situatio
...more
I'll admit it, there's very little I actually remember about this book, but it was my first summer reading assignment for high school and I loved it at the time. This is constantly taunting me on my bookshelf.
...more
What a wonderful book! I just adore Francy, the central character, and her whole family of unique individuals. It's a story of live and of truth and the beauty of everyday things.
...more
beautifully written and engaging
Jun 15, 2008
Alyssa
is currently reading it
Dec 20, 2008
Chelsea
marked it as to-read
Nov 20, 2012
Kelsey
added it
Mar 28, 2013
Jocelyn
marked it as to-read
Jun 11, 2014
laurie
marked it as to-read
