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A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt - by C Coco De Young (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Eleven-year-old Margo Bandini has never been afraid of anything.
- Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 3-5) 2001 4th Winner, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award 2002 4th Winner
- 8-12 Years
- 7.65" x 5.21" Paperback
- 112 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
The Great Depression hits close to home for 11-year-old Margo Bandini when the sheriff starts eviction procedures against her family. Her father has two weeks to pay the bank or they must leave their home forever. Margo is determined to find a way to help Papa save their home, in this debut novel based on the author's own experiences.Book Synopsis
Eleven-year-old Margo Bandini has never been afraid of anything. Her life in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with Mama and Papa and her little brother, Charlie, has always felt secure. But it's 1933, and the Great Depression is changing things for families all across America. One day the impossible happens: Papa cannot make the payments for their house, and the Sheriff Sale sign goes up on their door. They have two weeks to pay the bank, or leave their home forever. Now Margo is afraid--but she's also determined to find a way to help Papa save their home.Review Quotes
"[A] heartwarming Depression-era episode around a true family story."--Kirkus Reviews "This historic novel is successful in conveying the climate of the times. . . . Margo emerges as an admirable heroine."--Publishers Weekly "Based on a true family story, this novel . . . creates a strong sense of place and time, when the Depression was felt up to the front porch of a loving family home."--Booklist
About the Author
C. Coco De Young grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Her father's family home was saved with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt.Dimensions (Overall): 7.65 Inches (H) x 5.21 Inches (W) x .32 Inches (D)
Weight: .18 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 112
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Theme: Homelessness & Poverty
Format: Paperback
Author: C Coco De Young
Language: English
Street Date: August 8, 2000
TCIN: 88893758
UPC: 9780440415299
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-7008
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.18 pounds
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