All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown - Softcover

Taylor, Sydney

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440420326 ISBN 13: 9780440420323

Publisher: Yearling, 1973

Synopsis

The further adventures of five sisters and their brother growing up on New York's East Side in the early twentieth century.

About this title

About the Author:

Sydney Taylor grew up among immigrant families on New York City's Lower East Side prior to World War I and wrote the All-of-a-Kind Family stories for her daughter.

From AudioFile:

In the All-of-a-Kind series, Taylor presents a insider's view of early-1900s New York through the eyes of five spirited sisters. Suzanne Toren skillfully portrays the immigrant parents' accents, the chirpy children, and even sings a beautiful ballad. She also convincingly recreates the well-written text and performs a subplot in which a child confronts her conscience most believably. Listeners feel privy to each child's reactions and thoughts as she experiences the often harsh conditions of the city, as well as her warm and loving home life. A worthwhile message of tolerance, endurance, and friendship is subtly projected in these true-to-life vignettes. Everyone will enjoy and benefit from meeting the All-of-a-Kind Family. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Yearling
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0440420326
• ISBN 13: 9780440420323
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188