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Post by Interested Reader on May 29, 2006 23:38:04 GMT -5
Has anyone else read this book? It's a very nostalgic story, set in the 1950's, about 11 year-old Penny and her family. I am about halfway through the book. I'm starting to enjoy some of the characters, but I'm not finding it a compelling read.
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Post by Mary on Jun 1, 2006 21:07:06 GMT -5
I truly enjoyed this book. Yes, it is slow-paced and “nostalgic,” but it offers an incredibly clear view of the 1950’s world as seen through the eyes of a preteen girl. I would love to sit down to eat and talk with her loving Italian-American extended family, Uncle Dominic in particular. I was also fascinated by the author’s note and family pictures at the end of the book.
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Post by Tess on Dec 27, 2006 16:42:49 GMT -5
This is a great book with a great sense of the time and the people in Penny's family. I also found the author's family info interesting.
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