The Dollar Kids by Jennifer Jacobson. It’s rare and interesting to see a children’s book (actually a book intended for any age) tackle issues of class as openly and sensitively as this book does.
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Sarah L. Thomson
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“Readers will treasure the blossoming friendship between opposites in this whimsically illustrated tale. Short chapters and plenty of action make for an accessible and appealing reading experience. . . . Touching and inspiring.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Now I want to read it!
It’s worth it! My favorite scene is where the mom sends the kids to look for anchovy paste in the small-town grocery store.