THE HOUSE ON WALENSKA STREET

by Charlotte Herman ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 1, 1989

In 1918, eight-year-old Leah's life in the shtetl is enlivened by her mischievous sister, enriched by her contact with cousins in America, and made secure by her resourceful Mama's love. As the oldest girl in the family, Leah is frequently in charge of her younger sisters--a real challenge since Esther's escapades include sticking a ribbon up her nose, putting nails in her mouth, and playing with broken glass. Leah is also the family correspondent, a task she loves since she knows her relatives find her descriptive letters remarkable. And at one point, this brief chapter-book moves beyond everyday events to describe a pogrom and the clever way Mama keeps soldiers from destroying their house. A small, gentle portrait of the forebears of many modern readers, showing that, though their outward circumstances were different, their inner lives were very much the same.

Pub Date: Nov. 1, 1989

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 80

Publisher: Dutton

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 15, 1989

Categories: CHILDREN'S