Penina Levine Is a Potato Pancake

Type

Book

Authors

Rebecca O'Connell

ISBN 10

1596432136

ISBN 13

9781596432130

Tags

Siblings, Jewish

Description

FRESH, FEISTY, FUNNY. In this Hanukkah story, Penina fi nds that a glass of cold milk and a hot potato pancake go a long way. Penina Levine is the only member of her family who isn't looking forward to Hanukkah. Not only is it another chance for her annoying sister to steal the spotlight, but her favorite teacher is taking a mysterious leave of absence, and her best friend is deserting her to go on a dream vacation to Aruba. Then Penina discovers why Mrs. Brown must go away and hears that a snowstorm may ruin Zozo's trip, and Penina knows she's the one who must bring some holiday spirit to her friends. Readers of all backgrounds will relate to Penina as she turns a pile of problems into a Hanukkah to remember.Penina Levine Is a Potato Pancake is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. - from Amzon

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