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Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on August 1, 2013
The Keeping Quilt (1988) began with Polacco's great-grandmother Anna's arrival in America. In this sort-of prequel, Anna and her family are forced to leave Russia during the pogroms. Though the czar's soldiers are a dark threat from the first page, the family treasures its cozy home, community, rituals and, especially, a "magic" tea set: "Anyone who drinks from it has a blessing from God. They will never know a day of hunger. . .They will know love and joy. . .and they will never be poor!" And so it will be, as long as love is rich...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013 | Picture Books
In this sort-of prequel to <i>The Keeping Quilt</i>, Polacco's great-grandmother Anna and her family are forced to leave Russia d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
