Penny from Heaven
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Book Description
It's1953 and 11-year-old Penny dreams of a summer of butter pecan ice cream, swimming, and baseball. But nothing's that easy in Penny's family. For starters, she can't go swimming because her mother's afraid she'll catch polio at the pool. To make matters worse, her favorite uncle is living in a car. Her Nonny cries every time her father's name is mentioned. And the two sides of her family aren't ... More
Book Information
| Publisher | Thorndike Press |
| Binding | Hardcover (11 editions) |
| Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
| # of Pages | 410 |
| ISBN-10 | 0786296984 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0786296989 |
| Publication Date | 09/01/2007 |
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Penny is half Italian and half Caucasian American. She swims between the two worlds. Her father’s death is shrouded in mystery and no one will share the details. Her mother is dating the milk man. Penny feels like her mother is trying to forget her father. When her arm gets caught in a ringer, th... more
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