KEEP SMILING THROUGH

Ann Rinald

ISBN 10: 0152007687 / ISBN 13: 9780152007683

Published by Harcourt Childrens Books, San Diego, CA, 1996

About this Item

Ex-School library, uncirculated copy. Text/NEW & Bright. 1996 First Edition, Printing B. Illustrated bi-color boards/Fine. DJ/NF, under library mylar. An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies from newspaper columunist & young adult historical fiction writer Ann Rinaldi (1934 ? 2021). 8 of her novels were listed as notable by the ALA. Written for grades 7 - 12, this story follows the adventures of young 10-year-old Kay Hennings, growing up in an American German family in New Jersey. Kay's very self-centered step-mother, Amazing Grace, takes out her own unhappiness on everyone she comes into contact with. This made life most trying for Kay who, in contrast, liked pleasing others & doing the right thing. Novel set during World War II (1939- 1945) when rationing & sacrifice was the norm for America at large, and both young & old struggled to sort through w/popular rumors & unpopular truths to do right. Kay?s brothers drew upon credible radio programs and their characters to explain things to Kay. Rinaldi artfully embeds credible radio broadcasts of the time that the brothers put to use --- providing the historical setting allowing Kay, even when outcomes are poor, able to remain true to her temperament and keep smiling through. Beautifully written juvenile fiction.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: KEEP SMILING THROUGH
• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, San Diego, CA
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0152007687
• ISBN 13: 9780152007683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First American Edition, 2nd Printing
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

For young Kay, growing up in middle class America during World War II is a confusing and sometimes painful experience. Her stepmother, Amazing Grace, is a selfish woman who takes her unhappiness out on those around her. And for a little girl so concerned with pleasing others and doing the honorable thing, life with Amazing Grace is nearly unbearable. But Kay is also a believer. She s determined to keep smiling through, as the song says, knowing that one day she will do something extraordinary. A bittersweet historical novel. -Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. A self-made writer and newspaper columnist for twenty-one years, Ms. Rinaldi attributes her interest in history to her son, who enlisted her to take part in historical reenactments up and down the East Coast. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey. Visit her online at www.annrinaldi.com.