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The All‑of‑a‑Kind Family Uptown chronicles the day‑to‑day adventures of five sisters and their infant brother in New York City during World War I. Through the lenses of family dynamics, sibling bonds, and city life, the girls experience the trials and triumphs of growing up amid the backdrop of a world conflict. Their stories highlight the perseverance of a close‑knit mother‑headed household, capturing the spirit of a Jewish family in Manhattan at a pivotal time in history.
First publish date: 1958
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sydney Taylor
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