All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown

Written by Sydney Taylor · Illustrated by Joe Krush and Beth Krush

Book #4 in the All-of-a-Kind Family series

Five sisters face new adventures and challenges in a vibrant family tale.

4.2 Goodreads · 6,368 ratings

172 pages· 29,396 words· Est. 4 hour read· ~680L

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Bookroo's summary

In the bustling world of New York's Lower East Side, five sisters navigate life's ups and downs. Ella shines in a Purim play, Henny's school troubles lead her to run away, Sarah bravely gets her ears pierced, Charlotte faces a kitchen mishap, and Gertie finally earns her own book. Each sister's journey is filled with heart and humor, capturing the essence of family and tradition. What challenges will they overcome next in this lively, one-of-a-kind family saga?

From the publisher

Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie are back! In the fourth entry in the All-of-a-Kind Family series–set right after the first book–Charlie is growing up. Ella gets a big role in the Purim play, Henny gets into trouble at school and runs away from home, Sarah gets her ears pierced, Charlotte has a scary kitchen accident, and Gertie finally is old enough to have a book of her own. Life is never dull for this one-of-a-kind family!Born in 1904 on New York’s Lower East Side, Sydney Taylor was one of the first authors of children’s books centered on Jewish characters, and is especially known for the immensely popular All-of-a-Kind Family series. The Sydney Taylor Book Award is given each year by the Jewish Association of Libraries to a book for young people that authentically portrays the Jewish experience.

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