Rebecca Rubin is a lively nine-year-old girl growing up in a big Jewish family in New York in 1914. She dreams of becoming an actress, but her parents and grandparents have traditional ideas and don't think young ladies should perform. When Rebecca learns that her cousins in Russia are in great danger and must escape to America, she puts on a show to raise money—until her disapproving grandmother steps in. Unexpectedly, Rebecca finds another way to earn money. But for her plan to work, she'll have to keep it a secret. Includes an illustrated historical “Looking Back” essay.
Paperback: 96 pages 6.13" L x 8.5" H x .38" W Hardcover: 96 pages 6.38" L x 8.75" H x .5" W Ages 8 and up
2010 Sydney Taylor Notable Books for Older Readers 2009 Platinum Award - Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2009 Parents' Choice Approved Award Winner 2009 Preferred Choice Award - Creative Child Magazine 2009 Honors Award - National Parenting Publications NAPPA 2009 Moonbeam Children's Silver Award-Pre-Teen Fiction, Historical/Cultural - Jenkins Group and Independent Publisher Online
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