Nothing to Fear
Aug 1993 · Sold by HarperCollins
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Thirteen-year-old Danny and his family are struggling to make ends meet in New York during the Great Depression. His father leaves to search for work, and Danny and his mother do what they can to survive. With his mother pregnant and unable to help, Danny is forced to beg for food. Through it all, they retain their good humor and family pride, and in the end help arrives in a most unexpected guise. “Rich, rewarding historical fiction.”--Kirkus Reviews
Faced with impossible choices, can one boy hold his family together when the world is falling apart?
- A Powerful Coming of Age Story: When his father leaves to find work, thirteen-year-old Danny must become the man of the house, facing choices no kid should ever have to make.
- 1930s New York City: From street corner shoeshines to tenement apartments, this story brings the world of the Great Depression to life with immersive, authentic detail.
- A Family Survival Story: With his mother pregnant and ill, Danny is forced to beg for food, all while fighting to keep his family’s pride and humor intact.
- Childhood Friendship: Through it all, Danny’s friendship with the tough, street-smart Maggie Riley provides moments of laughter and support when he needs them most.
Thirteen-year-old Danny and his family are struggling to make ends meet in New York during the Great Depression. His father leaves to search for work, and Danny and his mother do what they can to survive. With his mother pregnant and unable to help, Danny is forced to beg for food. Through it all...
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About the author
JACKIE FRENCH KOLLER is the award-winning author of numerous books for children. She lives in Westfield, Massachusets.
JACKIE FRENCH KOLLER is the award-winning author of numerous books for children. She lives in Westfield, Massachusets.
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