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Pennies in a Jar
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 65 Ratings and 25 Reviews

Book Description
When his father goes off to fight in World War II, a young boy promises to be brave. But it isn t always easy. Especially now that he and his mother are alone and the air is punctuated by bursts of loud noises from air raid siren tests.

Lots of things scare him, but especially the street horses: Josephine, who pulls the ragman s wagon and Nell, the milkman s nag, frighten the boy with their... More
Book Information
PublisherPeachtree Publishers, Ltd.
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages36
ISBN-101561454222
ISBN-13978-1561454228
Publication Date09/01/2007
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About Dori Chaconas (Author) : Dori Chaconas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The second child in a family of seven, Dori fell into the role of storyteller, nursery rhyme singer, and general entertainer for her siblings. She claim... more
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About Ted Lewin (Illustrator) : Ted Lewin is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ted Lewin include The Girl on the High-diving Horse: An Adventure in Atlantic City, Horse Song:... more
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