Review
A warm, nostalgic tale that young and old will cherish. It brought back wonderful memories of stories my grandmother told. --
Karen Quinn, author ofA wonderful story of neighborhood life and how joy was achieved during The Great Depression despite deprivations and hardships. --
Bonnie W. Camp, PhD,MD,FAAP; Professor Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, July 2005.This story captures the Zeitgeist of the 1930s and puts a human face on The Great Depression for young children. --
A judge at the CIPA 2004 Writers Contest, June 2004.This story captures the Zeitgeist of the 1930s and puts a human face on The Great Depression for young children. --A judge at the CIPA 2004 Writers Contest,, June 2004.
Product Description
This is a true story that poignantly captures a slice of neighborhood life during The Great Depression of the 1930s, a time which allowed for few luxuries in the lives of Hannah and her friends. The story begins with the arrival of Ben, the photographer, and his pony, Charlie. As it progresses, we meet crabby Miss Kane, the beloved Jerry-the-Cop, and the children's concerned mothers. Before the camera clicks, we discover how Charlie earned his silver heart. Then we watch as Hannah's wish comes true. Memories are made that outlast this period in history. This book was the Runner-Up Award Winner at CIPA's 2004 Writers Contest.