Nothing to Fear

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

About the author

JACKIE FRENCH KOLLER is the award-winning author of numerous books for children. She lives in Westfield, Massachusets.  

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: Jackie French Koller, Koller Jackie French Koller, Jackie French Koller
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.08.1993
• EAN: 9780152575823
• ISBN: 978-0-15-257582-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 245 g
• Series: Gulliver Books; Gulliver Books
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / 20th Century, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Violence, JUVENILE FICTION: Biographical / United States, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / 19th Century, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Short Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Marriage & Divorce, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Strangers, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / 21st Century