Here's a Penny [Library Binding]

Carolyn Haywood (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

From Carolyn Haywood, author of the beloved Betsy series, here are four more classics for young readers. These adorable stories of childhood adventures are as fresh today as when they were written more than a half century ago. And now, thanks to dynamic new covers, they're ready to charm a whole new generation of readers.

Penny's name is really William, but when he was adopted as a baby, he had hair the color of a new copper penny. Adopted or not, Penny decides to prove his friend Patsy wrong when she says he doesn't truly have a family!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Proves beyond any doubt that the gifted author . . . knows little boys as well as she knows little girls."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

CAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.; 1-Simul edition (1944)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152052275
• ISBN-13: 978-0152052270
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,956,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great story, June 20, 2005

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Here's a Penny (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) (Paperback)

Penny is a lucky little boy. His real name is William but, when he was adopted by his parents they named him Penny because his hair was copper red! Penny is best friends with his neighbor Patsy. They have lots of adventures together in this book. You never know what to expect from them!

The book is full of good old fashion fun. No violence or bad words are found in this book. Kids respect the adults as well.

I would recommend this book to kids who are just starting out with chapter books. The chapters are not too long and not too short

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST introduction to chapter books for boys!, August 28, 2009

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Elizabeth Ramirez "beachlover" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Here's a Penny (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) (Paperback)

We read this book aloud to my little boy, and at 4.5 years old his imagination could relate to every scene. This story is timeless - every little boy can relate to Penny! It's also an easy reader - I give it for six-and seven year old boys for birthday gifts, along with it's sequel, Penny & Peter.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for adoptees, June 27, 2011

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Mary (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Here's a Penny (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) (Paperback)

I was adopted and raised by an elementary school teacher and a registered nurse. Together they taught me to read and I was digesting books like this when I was in kindergarten. I remember this book fondly because it was the first book I read that had a child character who was adopted. Even then I knew my situation was different, but somehow this story helped me to see adoption as a completely normal everyday thing. And why should it not be so? =) It is a delightful story that is still relevant today. Highly recommend!