 | Mathis, S. (1975). The hundred penny box. New York: Puffin Books. In a timeless tale of elderly relatives coming to live with younger caregivers, Michael treasures the time that he has with the woman that raised his father, his great-great-aunt, Aunt Dew. Fiercely protective of a tattered old box, that if Michael's mother has her wish is destined to become part of the trash, Michael discovers the significance of the hundred penny box to Aunt Dew. Suffering from ailments of the elderly, Aunt Dew uses the tattered old box to track her years on this earth. Without the box, Aunt Dew sees no reason to continue living. This book has been in my classroom library for a number of years. In fact, I rescued it from the trash heap- a retiring teacher unloading her unwanted treasures. As I looked at the list, I remembered that I had it in my library and took this as an opportunity to read it. I actually love this book! To see a young boy attempting to save his aunt's treasures was very endearing. Newberry Honor Book |
