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Penny from Heaven

by Jennifer L Holm

About this title: Inspired by Newbery Honor winner Holm's own Italian-American family, "Penny from Heaven" is a shining story about the everyday and the extraordinary, about a time in America's history, not all that long ago, when being Italian meant that you were the enemy. Most of all, it's a story about families--about the things that tear them apart and bring them together.

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by Jennifer L. Holm

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Edition: six cd's unabridged Binding: Audiobook Cassette Publisher: Listening Library Date Published: 2006 ISBN-13: 9780739335963 ISBN: 0739335960

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goodreads rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Nov 1, 2009
By (NS) Mary, The United States

"From Booklist
Gr. 5-8. Penny lives with her "plain old American" mother and grandparents, but she has an open invitation to visit her deceased father's Italian family, where the delicious aromas are as inviting as the boisterous relatives who welcome her. Against the backdrop of these contrasting 1950s households, the author of Newbery Honor Book Our Only May Amelia (1999) charts the summer of Penny's twelfth birthday, marked by hapless episodes as well as serious tensions arising from the estranged families' refusal to discuss her father's death. Penny is a low-key character, often taking a backseat role in escapades with high-spirited cousin Frankie. However, Holm impressively wraps pathos with comedy in this coming-of-age story, populated by a cast of vivid characters (a burping, farting grandpa; an eccentric uncle who lives in his car--"not exactly normal for people in New Jersey"). Concluding with a photo-illustrated endnote explaining Holm's inspirations in family history, this languidly paced novel will appeal most to readers who appreciate gentle, episodic tales with a nostalgic flavor. Hand selling may be necessary to overcome the staid jacket illustration. Jennifer Mattson
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I really enjoyed this book for a number of reasons. The characters were strong and well-defined. I really associated with Penny through her struggles with her family and the differences between the two. The relationship between Penny and her cousin, Frankie, was awesome. What I really enjoyed about this book, and the whole genre of historical fiction, is the ability to teach about history through fiction. If I wasn't in this class, I would probably enjoy reading this story simply for the story of Penny and her family. The storyline and characters are strong enough to support a story. However, what I will walk away with, after reading this book, is the knowledge about how Italians were treated at this time in history! I had no idea! Curfews, internment camps! This was a great story, but an even better history lesson."

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goodreads rating 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Oct 31, 2009
By NS - Cami, Skokie, IL

"Grade 5-7-Penny Falucci, 11, lives with her widowed mother and maternal grandparents, but her father's large, Italian family is tremendously important to her, too. It frustrates her that no one talks about his death, but as the summer of 1953 progresses, several events occur. First, her mother begins dating the milkman, and, when Penny's arm goes through the wringer on the washing machine, things come to a head. Finally, the secrets behind her father's death come out. Aunt Gina tells her about a minor incident that had horrifying consequences for him because of the restrictions placed on Italian Americans during World War II. Penny and her world are clearly drawn and eminently believable, made up of seamlessly interwoven details from everyday life. The period is lovingly re-created, from the fear of catching polio to Penny's use of the word swell."

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Oct 8, 2009
By Marija, Skokie, IL

"This book was a very pleasant read for me. It follows the story of a young girl named Penny, and her two polar opposite families. On the one hand she has her mother's side of the family which she describes as a typical American family. Then on her deceased father's side, you have a very Italian family, with strong culture and beliefs, in a post-war world that looked at them as enemies. The story takes place in the 1950's and the descritptions of the time are very well done and realistic. It is historically accurate down to the smallest details. As a self-proclaimed history buff, I really appreciated the historical accuracy. In the story, the main character Penny, is struggling to find out the answers to several questions including how her father died. Noone gives her a straight answer and it is a source of tension between the families. We follow Penny through her journey of discovering the answers she seeks, and finding her place in her two families. I loved all of the characters in the story and the vivid descriptions of each of them. I also enjoyed seeing the evolution of the character Penny from a child to a young woman. This would be a great book to use for my 5th-8th graders as a way to help them understand themselves and their own situations."

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Oct 7, 2009
By Savanna, Ivins, UT

"I enjoyed this book because it was about a young, Italian girl who's family had just moved to America. The girl in the story reminded me a lot of myself. She had aunts, uncles, cousins and families everywhere! The only things I didn't like about this book was that it didn't really have a climax and some of it was a little bit unbelievable. The part about the Grandpa's treasure was a little bit vague and jumped over. I feel like I learned a lot about the time period, though and a lot more about the treatment of Italian people during immigration."

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