A lively and evocative novel full of sweet, sad, and funny moments in the history of a Jewish family.
Imagine a cozy kitchen in another time and place. A family is baking apple strudel together, and while they work, they tell each other stories of the past--the cherished stories of their family history. There is the boy who danced with ghosts, the greatest baseball moment ever, and the almost-a-disaster day. There are stories of braving war, of daring the difficulties of immigration, and of enjoying the simple pleasures of friendship and sports--stories of joy and sadness, mistakes and triumphs, courage and love.
This warm and intimate novel is an inspiring portrait of a truly memorable family.
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From the Publisher:
Imagine a cozy kitchen in another time and place. A Jewish family is baking apple strudel together, and while they work, they tell each other stories of the past--the cherished stories of their family history. There is the boy who danced with ghosts, the greatest baseball moment ever, and an almost-a-disaster day. Stories of braving war, of daring the difficulties of immigration, and of enjoying the simple pleasures of friendship and sport. Stories of joy and sadness, mistakes and triumphs, courage and love. This warm and intimate novel is an inspiring portrait of a truly memorable family.
From the Back Cover:
"Rocklin makes her Jewish family come alive in these warm, humorous selections. . . . Sure to inspire families to share their own memories."--School Library Journal, Starred
"It's a tribute to Rocklin's storytelling that this light but nourishing title leaves readers wanting more."--The Bulletin, Recommended
"Tender. . . . Rocklin writes with flair and with heart."--Publishers Weekly
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- PublisherYearling
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0440415098
- ISBN 13 9780440415091
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages144
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