BOYS HERE-GIRLS THERE

by Riki Levinson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 1992

In a Depression-era Brooklyn, Jennie (Dinnie Abbie Sister-r-r!, 1987) begins public school while Papa tries to recover from losing his work as a jeweler, Mama gets a job, and the three children help more around the house. Jennie, who can't attend the all-boys yeshiva, finds herself one of only two Jewish children in her class. And when Mama has a new baby, it's not Jennie's longed-for sister but a third boy. Still, her brothers put a plank in their treehouse to make room for Jennie--it's a fitting acknowledgment of her new older-sibling status--and the extended family offers unfailing love and support in every vicissitude. There's warmth here but dramatic tension, and it doesn't stand well alone; those familiar with the earlier book, though, will want to read it. Illustrations not seen.

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1992

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 112

Publisher: Lodestar/Dutton

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1992

Categories: CHILDREN'S