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MACARONI: AN AMERICAN TUNE by Myna Lockwood

MACARONI: AN AMERICAN TUNE

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Pub Date: Sept. 28th, 1939
Publisher: Oxford

Gasparino, small son of Italy, is plagued as a foreigner by the American children in the block. They nickname him Macaroni, and his life is miserable until he discovers the thoroughly American origin of the name. He finally wins a place in the esteem of the neighborhood by a courageous act. Americanization story for the youngsters, with some factual material about making of violins. Good pictures.