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The first in a series of highly praised books about a poor, Jewish family living in the Bronx in the 1940’s. Amy moves into a new neighborhood, and learns to choose the right kind of friends, and the consequences of lying.

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From where she stood on the stoop, Amy could hear the children's voices very clearly.

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The New Block
New Friends
The Family
School
The Park
Mama
Aunt Minnie and That Dog
More Pets
Rosa
April Fool
The Surprise Party
The Ball
Letters

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This is book 1 of 3 in Amy and Laura. (standard series)

Followed by Laura's Luck.

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  1. Marilyn Sachs (Author)

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Publication Date: 1964
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