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Growing up rich in a poor family : childhood memories from the great depression / Doris Hermundstad Liffrig ; Melissa Gordon, illustrator.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Bloomington, Ind. : iUniverse, Inc., ©2011.Description: 103 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781462032099
  • 1462032095
  • 9781462032105
  • 1462032109
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A little girl named Doris and her brothers, Jerold and Orin -- A penny from heaven -- Mama! A tramp is coming over the hill! -- I hear a lump now, Mama! -- A tale about herding cows -- The land of make-believe -- Ice cream every summer -- Jerold! The house is locked! -- But Mama! I don't want to go to school! -- An early morning sleigh ride -- Best friend Betsy -- Christmas on the farm.
Summary: "Growing Up Rich in a Poor Family is written for young people but will appeal to readers of all ages. Children will enjoy stories about Doris and her brothers, who entertained themselves for hours in make-believe worlds with few toys. Today's parents will wonder how this pioneering family managed to enjoy life with little money and few luxuries. And seniors will travel back in time reading, "Mama! I See a Tramp Coming Over the Hill"--Recalling the hopelessness that plagues people during the Great Depression."--Page 4 of cover.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Liffrig, D. L722 Checked out 04/26/2024 33111008525897
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In sharing memories of her humble childhood, Doris Hermundstad Liffrig reminds us all that material possessions and creature comforts are not necessary for a happy home.

Growing Up Rich in a Poor Family is written for young people but will appeal to readers of all ages. Children will enjoy stories about Doris and her brothers, who entertained themselves for hours in make-believe worlds. Today's parents will wonder how this pioneering family managed to enjoy life with no money and few luxuries. And seniors will travel back in time reading Mama! I See a Tramp Coming Over the Hill, and recall the hopelessness that plagued people during the Great Depression.

"Growing Up Rich in a Poor Family is written for young people but will appeal to readers of all ages. Children will enjoy stories about Doris and her brothers, who entertained themselves for hours in make-believe worlds with few toys. Today's parents will wonder how this pioneering family managed to enjoy life with little money and few luxuries. And seniors will travel back in time reading, "Mama! I See a Tramp Coming Over the Hill"--Recalling the hopelessness that plagues people during the Great Depression."--Page 4 of cover.

A little girl named Doris and her brothers, Jerold and Orin -- A penny from heaven -- Mama! A tramp is coming over the hill! -- I hear a lump now, Mama! -- A tale about herding cows -- The land of make-believe -- Ice cream every summer -- Jerold! The house is locked! -- But Mama! I don't want to go to school! -- An early morning sleigh ride -- Best friend Betsy -- Christmas on the farm.

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