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I think this may be my favorite of all the books in this series. I always enjoy learning about the different Jewish traditions.
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All-of-a-Kind Family #4
All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown
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Based on the author's family and childhood, these charming books capture the everyday life of a home with little money but lots of love and good times to share. Each book shares the ups and downs in the lives of this special family, through the eyes of Ella, Charlotte, Henny, Sarah, Gertie, and their little brother, Charlie.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1,1958
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160 pages, Paperback
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April 1, 2001 by Taylor Productions Ltd
- ISBN
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9780929093093
- ASIN
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0929093097
- Language
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English
About the author
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Taylor was born on October 31, 1904 on New York City's Lower East Side. Her Jewish immigrant family lived in poverty conditions, but they felt great respect and appreciation for the country that gave them hope and opportunities for the future. This childhood led Taylor eventually into writing.
Taylor started working as a secretary after she graduated from high school, married her husband, and spent her nights with the Lenox Hill Players, a theater group. As an actress, she also learned modern dance, which she thoroughly enjoyed. After dancing with the Martha Graham Dance Company, Taylor took time off to have her one and only child, a daughter. As her daughter grew up Taylor would tell her stories about her own childhood. Because of her daughter's inquiries, Taylor wrote down her memories and then tucked them away in a drawer.
While Taylor was working at a nonprofit summer camp directing and choreographing dance and dramatics, her husband saw an announcement about a writing contest. Unbeknownst to his wife, he sent in her manuscript about her childhood. A short time later Taylor received word that an editor from Wilcox and Follett wanted to publish her work. Surprised and somewhat nervous, Taylor edited and revised her story, and All-of-a-Kind Family became a popular book. She had also won first prize in the contest. Taylor's success encouraged her to pen four more books in the series and write more short stories for books and magazines.
This author, actress, dancer, and choreographer then passed away from cancer on February 12, 1978. In her honor, the Sydney Taylor Book Award is given each year by the Jewish Association of Libraries to a book for young people that authentically portrays the Jewish experience.
In 2014, the All-of-a-Kind Family series is being re-released for another generation of readers to understand and appreciate Jewish immigrant life at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Taylor started working as a secretary after she graduated from high school, married her husband, and spent her nights with the Lenox Hill Players, a theater group. As an actress, she also learned modern dance, which she thoroughly enjoyed. After dancing with the Martha Graham Dance Company, Taylor took time off to have her one and only child, a daughter. As her daughter grew up Taylor would tell her stories about her own childhood. Because of her daughter's inquiries, Taylor wrote down her memories and then tucked them away in a drawer.
While Taylor was working at a nonprofit summer camp directing and choreographing dance and dramatics, her husband saw an announcement about a writing contest. Unbeknownst to his wife, he sent in her manuscript about her childhood. A short time later Taylor received word that an editor from Wilcox and Follett wanted to publish her work. Surprised and somewhat nervous, Taylor edited and revised her story, and All-of-a-Kind Family became a popular book. She had also won first prize in the contest. Taylor's success encouraged her to pen four more books in the series and write more short stories for books and magazines.
This author, actress, dancer, and choreographer then passed away from cancer on February 12, 1978. In her honor, the Sydney Taylor Book Award is given each year by the Jewish Association of Libraries to a book for young people that authentically portrays the Jewish experience.
In 2014, the All-of-a-Kind Family series is being re-released for another generation of readers to understand and appreciate Jewish immigrant life at the beginning of the twentieth century.
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Another great addition to the All-of-a-Kind Family saga. And this one takes the reader into the Great War. Sure it wasn't the dark, gritty Great War, but the sacrifices required of those at home were discussed at an age appropriate level. In this book the girls are older and their experiences match that. I did wonder at the Healys, how common would it have been for the Christians and the Jews to share religious celebrations together at the beginning of the 1900s? I don't know, but I do hope it was a true story from Taylor's childhood.
A sweet series -- perfect for parents to read to their children as a part of their bedtime routine. Looking forward to finally reading the entire series! Book number five here I come.
A sweet series -- perfect for parents to read to their children as a part of their bedtime routine. Looking forward to finally reading the entire series! Book number five here I come.
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1.All-of-a-Kind Family
2.All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown
3.More All-of-a-Kind Family
4.All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown
5.Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family
1.All-of-a-Kind Family
2.All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown
3.More All-of-a-Kind Family
4.All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown
5.Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family
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Really sweet look back at immigrant life in New York City. I'd read that the author's publisher put off publishing this particular story because they felt it was too dark for children but I think it would be fine for late elementary age and above. Certainly if it was being read along with an adult. Published later in the series but set earlier in the series.
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The All-of-a-Kind Family books were some of my mother's favorites growing up so of course I read them as a child. I recently re-read them and still enjoyed them as an adult. There are some parts of them that are rather problematic from a religious tolerance perspective but in general they stand the test of time and are sweet well written books.
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More classic stories! I laughed out loud when Charlie thought Santa Claus was the boogeyman. I had so much empathy for Sarah when she didn’t receive the award she worked so hard for -much personal experience there!
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4.5 stars. This book definitely had a different feel from the previous three. I still enjoyed it a lot, but I'm glad I read it by myself instead of with my kids. The main focus is Ella's beau leaving to fight in WWI. There were still some fun stories of the family sprinkled in, though. I think that the change in writing is appropriate since Ella is 17 in this book. It reminds me of the Anne of Green Gables books growing up with Anne. However, I like the earlier three better.
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4.25⭐️
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