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Two Cents and a Milk Bottle [Hardcover]

Lee Cha'Ah Batterman (Author), James Wattling (Illustrator)
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August 1, 1997 4 and upP and up
Twelve-year-old Leely Dorman has a big problem. She knows the right thing to do, but getting it done seems impossible. How can Leely, the child of Russian immigrants living in Brooklyn during the Great Depression, find the money to pay back a debt to her friend-especially when the Dorman family can barely afford to put food on the table for themselves? In this charming first novel, author Lee Chai'ah Batterman introduces readers to Leely, her brainy fifteen-year-old sister Evy, and Arnie, her tag-along brother, as they face a new neighborhood, a new school and new friends. Over the course of the novel, Leely becomes a faithful friend, an entrepreneur and the first girl in the neighborhood to study to become a Bat Mitzvah. The contrast of Leely's Jewish background and her best friend Francy's Italian heritage adds an especially colorful twist to their sweet friendship.

But it is Leely's moral dilemma-and her poignant and often humorous efforts to resolve it-that draws readers into this beautifully written tale of adolescent tribulations and family cohesiveness.

There is a life lesson to be learned in every chapter of TWO CENTS AND A MILK BOTTLE, from developing humane values and intercultural friendships to confronting sickness and death. And Leely proves herself a wonderfully capable teacher for young adults and their parents alike.

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About the Author

Lee Chai'ah Batterman, a writer, artist and actress, grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She has published short stories, poetry and articles in various literary journals and newspapers throughout Florida, where she currently lives. She is actively involved in writing workshops, seminars and organizations in the southeastern United States. TWO CENTS AND A MILK BOTTLE is her first novel.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  • Hardcover: 218 pages
  • Publisher: Alef Design Group (August 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1881283178
  • ISBN-13: 978-1881283171
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,609,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars My 11 year old loved the book and so did I!, January 11, 1999
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The book is wonderfully written and an inspiration to all ages. I don't know who enjoyed it more my 11 year old girl or myself. Enjoy a great and entertaining read.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 1930's story of jewish family in Brooklyn, April 13, 1998
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Two cents, written by Lee Batterman, is a delightful book of a teenage Jewish girl who wants to be bat-mitzvahed. Set in the late 30's, great descriptions of a tenement family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!, August 14, 2006
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This book in my opinion had very good suspense. There were lots of different big events to cause different emotions that the characters felt. As I read I thought it kept getting better and better.
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