Book details

Penny from Heaven

Jennifer L. Holm

Published in

2006

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Description

Penny from Heaven is a historical fiction novel about an 11-year-old girl named Penny who navigates her family's history while learning about love and loss in the 1950s. When an unfortunate accident happens, it forces her family to confront painful memories from the past.

Age

9-12

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

288 pages

Why to read

Exposes readers to life in 1950s
Encourages empathy and understanding
Explores complex family relationships
Demonstrates the power of love and acceptance