Love, Penelope
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What's Love, Penelope About
Penny is excited to welcome her new sibling, so throughout her mom’s pregnancy she writes letters to it (not it, YOU!). She introduces herself (Penelope, but she prefers “Penny”) and their moms (Sammy and Becky). She brags about their home city, Oakland, California (the weather, the Bay, and the Golden State Warriors) and shares the trials and tribulations of being a fifth-grader (which, luckily, YOU won’t have to worry about for a long time). Penny asks little questions about her sibling’s development and starts to ask big questions about the world around her (like if and when her moms are ever going to get married “for real”). Honest, relatable, and full of heart, Love, Penelope explores heritage, forgiveness, love, and identity through the eyes (and pen) of one memorable 10-year-old in a special year when marriage equality and an NBA championship made California a place of celebration.
What Kind of Book is Love, Penelope
What Should I Know As a Parent
Families are unique and have different expectations for the books they choose to read. The following are concepts included in this book that some parents may wish to seek out or avoid.
Note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be concepts in this book that are not included or have been insufficiently or incorrectly detailed here.
What Questions Should I Ask My Child
- "How does Penelope feel after she has finally been honest about her “fabrication?” Why do you think that is?"
- "What is your ancestral heritage? What are the traditions or ceremonies in your family related to your family history?"
Reviews
“Rocklin captures a lesser-seen slice of contemporary American urban life: how the more troubling parts of our world trickle down to and affect upper elementary students as they encounter prejudice in its many forms. Penny’s optimism and resolve is a joyous testament to our complicated world.”
"Rocklin’s novel deals honestly with the ways even the best friends and parents can disappoint, creating numerous genuine and moving moments."
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Joanne Rocklin is the author of many books for children, including The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook, which won the Golden Kite Award, and Love, Penelope, which was an NCIBA Golden Poppy Book Award winner.
Lucy Knisley is a critically acclaimed comic creator and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic memoir Relish.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781419728617
- Publication Date
- March 20, 2018
- Publisher
- Amulet Books
- Page Count
- 240
- Words Per Page
- 173
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2017040018
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 1037288217
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~800L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.1
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 6
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 502226
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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