Set in New York City's Lower East Side in the early twentieth century, this beloved middle-grade historical fiction series follows five sisters in a close-knit Jewish immigrant family as they navigate the joys and challenges of daily life, religious tradition, and the changing world around them. The series is warm, episodic, and richly detailed in its portrait of Jewish American family life and immigrant community in early twentieth-century New York.
Set in 1912 New York's Lower East Side, five Jewish sisters navigate everyday life in a loving but poor immigrant family, celebrating Sabbath, frequenting the library, and finding joy in small pleasures. A warm, gentle classic that celebrates Jewish culture, family, and the richness of everyday life. The first in a beloved series.
The five sisters are growing up, with the eldest Ella now working and helping support the family, while the younger girls continue their adventures in early 20th-century New York. A continuation that maintains the series' warmth while acknowledging the passage of time.
