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It's 1949 in south Philadelphia. Diligent, hard-working, and proud, the Palazzinis have built a solid life for themselves and their three sons. Now that World War II is over, their sons, each one a decorated veteran, have returned home to the family cab company, to rejoin their world as it was before they left. But their future and fortunes are forever changed by a telegram, and the nephew who delivers it.
Author
Series
Diamond of the Rockies volume 1
Publisher
Bethany House
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 21
Description
Driven by hope and vengeance, Carina Maria DiGratia leaves her idyllic home in Sonoma, California, for a new life in the mining town of Crystal, Colorado. Though the town has a rough element, Carina is determined that it is the place her dreams will come true. Early on, two men vie for her trust, but neither is what he seems. Will Carina discern the truth in time to prevent tragedy?
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In this stunning debut novel, a young woman tells the story behind two elderly sisters' estrangement, unraveling family secrets stretching back a century and across the Atlantic to early 20th century ItalyFor Stella Fortuna, death has always been a part of life. Stella's childhood is full of strange, life-threatening incidents--moments where ordinary situations like cooking eggplant or feeding the pigs inexplicably take lethal turns. Even Stella's...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c1997
Description
Reprint of a 1964 novel which tells the story of Lucia Santa, an Italian immigrant who comes to New York in search of a better life for her family, only to find herself trapped in Hell's Kitchen, trying to raise six children, and losing them to romance, the mafia, and the lure of the American dream.
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2001
Description
Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as "Pigeon Tony," who freely admits to killing his lifelong enemy in order to settle a personal vendetta. Her client's guilt, however, is only the beginning of Judy's problems. The victim's family wants revenge and is determined to finish off Pigeon Tony and Judy before the case goes to trial. Then there's Pigeon Tony's hunky grandson, who makes Judy think about everything...
Author
Series
Dear America volume 8
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 6
Description
While traveling in 1883 with her Italian American family (including a meddlesome little sister) and other immigrant pioneers to a utopian community in Idaho, fourteen-year-old Teresa keeps a diary of her experiences along the way.
12) Villa Mirabella
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Publisher
Center Point Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Description
In his acclaimed novels of Italian-American life, Peter Pezzelli explores themes of friendship, hope, and second chances. With Villa Mirabella, he invites readers into the lives of an unforgettable family-and into the warmth of one very special bed and breakfast . . .
When Jason Mirabella returns to his childhood home on a blustery winter's day, the only thing he's sure of is that he'll be staying in Providence just long enough to get back on his...
13) Moonstruck
Publisher
Distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
A superstitious Brooklyn widow is ready to get married again. Only this time, she plans on doing it right - even if she has to say "yes" to a man she doesn't really love. When she unexpectedly falls in love with her fiancé's estranged brother Ronny, what happens next is a wonderful romantic complication.
15) Unto the sons
Author
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1992
Description
Biographies of the members of the Talese family and other Italians who have been coming to America since the turn of the century.
16) Once around
Series
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2004
Description
The oldest daughter of a close-knit Italian-American family falls in love with an abrasive, obnoxious but forcefully charming businessman. He almost demolishes her family while winning her heart, but they all learn how to balance her happiness with the family's survival.
17) The end
Author
Publisher
Graywolf Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
It is August 15, 1953, the day of a street carnival in the Italian enclave of Elephant Park, Ohio, when Rocco LaGrassa receives an excruciating piece of news: his son has died in a POW camp in Korea. Against the background of immigration, broken loyalties, and racial hostility, the story presents everything Rocco sees through the eyes of various characters in the crowd.
18) The Godfather
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Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
The Corleone Family nearly falls from power in America but rises to observe the passage of rites from father to son. There is a balance between family life and the ugly business of crime in which they are engaged.
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 7
Formats
Description
As she turns twelve during the summer of 1953, Penny gains new insights into herself and her family while also learning a secret about her father's death. It's1953 and 11-year-old Penny dreams of a summer of butter pecan ice cream, swimming, and baseball. But nothing's that easy in Penny's family. For starters, she can't go swimming because her mother's afraid she'll catch polio at the pool. To make matters worse, her favorite uncle is living in a...
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