by C. Coco De Young (Author)
Eleven-year-old Margo Bandini has never been afraid of anything. Her life in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with Mama and Papa and her little brother, Charlie, has always felt secure. But it's 1933, and the Great Depression is changing things for families all across America.
One day the impossible happens: Papa cannot make the payments for their house, and the Sheriff Sale sign goes up on their door. They have two weeks to pay the bank, or leave their home forever. Now Margo is afraid--but she's also determined to find a way to help Papa save their home.
Front Jacket
Eleven-year-old Margo Bandini has never been afraid of anything. Her life in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with Mama and Papa and her little brother, Charlie, has always felt secure. But it's 1933, and the Great Depression is changing things for families all across America.
One day the impossible happens: Papa cannot make the payments for their house, and the Sheriff Sale sign goes up on their door. They have two weeks to pay the bank, or leave their home forever. Now Margo is afraid--but she's also determined to find a way to help Papa save their home.
Author Biography
C. Coco De Young grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Her father's family home was saved with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.32 x 7.65 x 5.21 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 08, 2000
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (2001)
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award (2002)
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (2002)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 3
