All-of-a-Kind Family (All-of-a-Kind-Family, #1)
All-of-a-Kind Family (All-of-a-Kind-Family, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Lower East Side, New York • 1910s
2005
8-12 years
750L
Super Short Summary
All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor follows five Jewish sisters growing up in early 20th-century New York City's Lower East Side. The story highlights their daily lives, family bonds, and cultural traditions, providing a warm depiction of immigrant life and Jewish heritage in America.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor is celebrated for its heartwarming depiction of a Jewish immigrant family in early 20th-century New York. Praised for its strong character development and cultural authenticity, it offers an engaging and educational read for children. Some critique the pacing as slow and the plot as overly simple. Overall, it remains a cherished classic.
Who Should Read All-of-a-Kind Family (All-of-a-Kind-Family, #1)?
Fans of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder or Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery will enjoy All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor. Middle-grade readers interested in historical fiction, family dynamics, and early 20th-century immigrant experiences will find this book enchanting.
27,432 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Lower East Side, New York • 1910s
2005
8-12 years
750L
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