Books like Laundry day by Maurie Manning
The story revolves around a young shoeshine boy named Nathan, who tries to find the owner of a red cloth. As he navigates the bustling streets and tenement buildings of early 20th-century New York City, Nathan encounters various characters and experiences a wide range of emotions and encounters. The book is a vivid portrayal of life in tenement buildings and the diverse people who live and work there.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Maurie Manning
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