Penny From Heaven

Set in 1953, Jennifer Holm's "Penny from Heaven" follows 11-year-old Penny during a summer filled with adventures and secrets that will shape her understanding of family and identity. As she navigates the challenges of her family’s struggles, her dog’s illness, and questions about her father’s death, Penny's world is both comedic and heartfelt. Inspired by Holm’s own Italian American family, the story explores themes of belonging, hope, and reconciliation in post-World War II America.