Parent Guide
Hanukkah break is looking like a disaster for Penina Levine: her best friend is headed to Aruba; her beloved sixth grade teacher is leaving for Tucson, Arizona; and her little sister, Mimsy, is driving her crazy.
Kids will enjoy Penina’s strong pre-teen voice, and they'll laugh with her as she tries hard to become a kinder and more thoughtful friend, sister, and family member.
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Penina Levine is a normal sixth grade girl, and what she really wants is to celebrate Hannukah her way- which basically includes potato pancakes, presents, and her best friend: Zozo. But things start getting messy when Penina finds out the Zozo is going to Aruba for the holiday. Plus, Penina also discovers that her favorite teacher, Mrs. Brown is taking a mysterious leave of absence. Is Penina's holiday ruined, or can she find a way to get back her special holiday?