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by Sharon Bell Mathis (Author), Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator) "Michael sat down on the bed that used to be his and watched his great-great-aunt, Aunt Dew, rocking in the rocking chair..." (more)
Key Phrases: hundred penny box, Aunt Dew, Dewbet Thomas
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Product Description
This book tells the story of "a boy and his hundred-year-old great-great-aunt in . . . a quietly intense story, illustrated with sepia pictures that make dramatic use of chiarosciro" (The Horn Book). Newbery Honor Book.

About the Author
Sharon Bell Mathis lives in Fort Washington, Maryland. Leo and Diane Dillon live in Brooklyn, New York. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Books (October 7, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140321691
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140321692
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #710,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hundred Pennie Box, May 12, 2000
By Jayme Ebner (Mott, ND USA) - See all my reviews
I like this story because it is about a boy that stands up for and loves his great-great aunt and he would protect her hundred pennie box so nothing would happen to it. If it gets lost, she gets lost. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars We thought this was a great book--we loved it!, January 11, 1999
By Constance A. Sekaros (Philadelphia, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Hundred Penny Box (Turtleback)
The story of Michael and his great-great aunt Dew felt very real to us. We especially liked the part where they played the hundred-penny game together. We also liked the part where old Aunt Dew sings and dances to her favorite record. Dancing makes her feel younger and she forgets that she's a hundred years old. Michael loved Aunt Dew, and the author made us love her, too. Michael and Aunt Dew were very close. We thought that he understood her better than his mother did. We also liked the way that Michael stood up to his mother when she was about to throw away Aunt Dew's old box. We think that everyone should read this book because you can learn alot from it and you will enjoy it, like we did. Kids will understand their older family members better and may make them feel good and happy. [This review was composed and written by my fourth graders in Philadelphia)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Intergenerational Friendship, June 27, 2003
The Hundred Penny Box tells the story of young Michael and his Great-Great Aunt Dew.
Aunt Dew moved in with Michael and his family so that they could assist with her care
because her failing health made it impossible for her to stay in her home alone. Aunt
Dew is 100 years old and as proof she has a box, which she calls the "Hundred Penny Box"
which contains her collection of 100 pennies. The pennies in her collection represent
the years she has lived, and each birthday she adds a newly minted penny to her
collection. Michael and Aunt Dew play a special game where he counts the pennies while
she interjects memories about what was going on in her life during a that particular
year. Aunt Dew has told her nephew many times that if someone were to take her Hundred
Penny Box they would be taking her life. Because Michael's mother often makes decisions
without discussing them with Aunt Dew the two women do not have the closest of
relationships. When one of Michael's mother's decisions puts the Hundred Penny Box in
danger, what will Michael do to protect it?

While the illustrations in this book clearly reflect the abilities of the Dillon team
they seemed to miss the mark in this book. I felt the artwork took away from the story
considerably and overall it gave a heartwarming story an eerie vibe. Still this is an
enjoyable story about a special intergenerational friendship and love.

Reviewed by Stacey Seay...

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4.0 out of 5 stars The living history book
The old lady of 100 years had a box of pennies...
Her in-law treated her badly in front of her son,
burning her few personal items. Read more
Published 22 months ago by R. Bagula

5.0 out of 5 stars brittany Lowes hundred penny box review
Hi, have you read a book called the "Hundred Penny Box" by Sharon Bell Mathis? Our class has, it is about Michael not letting his mom burn Aunt Dew's stuff . Read more
Published on December 20, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking back
I read The Hundred Penny Box when I was in third grade 13 years ago. Its messages of love and memory have stayed with me and will continue to do so forever. Read more
Published on March 31, 2005 by Future Teacher

4.0 out of 5 stars About The Hundred Penny Box
I think The Hundred Penny Box I think is a good book because it teaches a good lesson to respect other peoples things.
Published on October 1, 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars a bad book
This book was a reading for my 3rd grade daughter. I have no idea how or why this book EVER won an award, unless it was for being the most boring yet deppressing book ever... Read more
Published on August 19, 2002 by samiejoe

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the gratest book
I think The Hundred Penny Box is the gratest book Ive ever read. I think you should read this book because it is about a litt boy. Read more
Published on October 3, 2000 by laurie forsyth

2.0 out of 5 stars Fourth Grade Literature Group Book Review
We are a group of fourth graders from Mrs. Larson's class at Sunset Hill School in Lawrence, Kansas. Most of us thought parts of this book were boring. Read more
Published on December 19, 1999 by Karen L. Fredrickson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Homeschoolers delight on coinage, a future standard
An invaluable resource to homeschooling families to use with studies on coinage. This delightful and moving story could easily be joined hand in hand with a study on the coins of... Read more
Published on August 25, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked this book about a woman, her grandson, & 100 pennies
I am a fifth grader at North Hills Traditional Academy. I liked this book. It is interesting because: *It tells about someones life *It deals with feelings... Read more
Published on January 14, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXPERIENCE IN UNDERSTANDING AND COURAGE.
Michael experiences a wealth of family memories through his elderly aunt, whom he feels is mistreated by his mother; a woman firmly rooted in the present. Read more
Published on November 7, 1998

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