About This Book
In Jennifer Richard Jacobson's 'The Dollar Kids,' a family, facing financial hardship, makes a bold move to a struggling town where they purchase a house for a single dollar. This heartwarming chapter book explores their journey as they navigate a new school, make friends, and confront the realities of their new community. It's a story about resilience, the power of family bonds, and finding belonging in unexpected places, offering a gentle yet honest look at economic challenges and the strength found in community support.
When a family buys a house in a struggling town for just one dollar, they are hoping to start over, but they may have traded one set of problems for another.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to 'start over' and why might a family need to do that?
2
How do the kids in the story show resilience when facing new challenges?
3
What are some ways the community helps the family, and how do the kids contribute to their new town?
4
How does it feel to be the 'new kid' in school, and what can you do to help someone feel welcome?
5
What does 'home' mean to the characters in this book, and how does that change throughout the story?
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