Description
Follow a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2015)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2015)
Red Clover Book Award (Nominee — 2015)
Cardinal Cup (Honor — Younger Readers — 2014)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2015)
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Nominee — 2016)
Kids' Book Choice Awards (Finalist — 2014)
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee — 2016)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2014)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2014)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Picture Books — 2013)
Teacher Favorites Award (2014)