The Crystal Nights: A NovelThe story of a warm and close-knit Jewish family and, in particular, of the romantic and self-centered daughter, Elly, an aspiring actress. When relatives who are refugees from the Nazis move in with them, Elly has to do some growing uo. |
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... week for sweeping out the grocery store each morning before school began . Phil earned five dollars each week for washing the big front window and floor of the store and delivering orders after school and on Saturdays . No one ...
... week for sweeping out the grocery store each morning before school began . Phil earned five dollars each week for washing the big front window and floor of the store and delivering orders after school and on Saturdays . No one ...
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... week without fail . And she fed the chickens , of course , in the chicken house next to the barn , which was home to a noisy , filthy flock of Rhode Island Reds . Mama dried her hands carefully . “ You have a lot to learn , Eleanor ...
... week without fail . And she fed the chickens , of course , in the chicken house next to the barn , which was home to a noisy , filthy flock of Rhode Island Reds . Mama dried her hands carefully . “ You have a lot to learn , Eleanor ...
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... week at least . " Until we see if Leo shall live , " she said openly , not hiding behind the euphemisms used at the hospital . " Next week is the Easter vacation . " Phil would help her in the store . “ Yer- molay will come after Easter ...
... week at least . " Until we see if Leo shall live , " she said openly , not hiding behind the euphemisms used at the hospital . " Next week is the Easter vacation . " Phil would help her in the store . “ Yer- molay will come after Easter ...
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