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The Prince of Steel Pier [Paperback]
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The Prince of Steel Pier [Paperback]
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While helping out at his Jewish family's struggling Atlantic City hotel in 1975, thirteen-year-old Joey gets a summer job working for the mob and faces a life-and-death decision.
Item Number:
106969
Author:
Stacy Nockowitz
Illustrator:
Alisha Monnin
Ages:
8-13
Grades:
3-7
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Winner of the National Jewish Book Award
A Sydney Taylor Notable Book
Tablet Magazine's Best Jewish Kids Books of the Year
The Atlantic City Boardwalk in the summer of 1975 isn’t cutting thirteen-year-old Joey a break.
His grandparents’ hotel, the St Bonaventure, is struggling to bring in business. The city is getting more dangerous by the day. And nobody in Joey’s large, busy Jewish family will take him seriously. So when he gets a job offer from mobster Artie Bishop, known as the king of Steel Pier, Joey jumps at the chance to prove himself. Artie treats Joey like “one of the guys”—someone reliable and strong.
But running with Artie’s crew means deceiving the people he loves most and crossing lines he never questioned before. When Artie asks Joey for a very dangerous favor that puts Joey’s family at risk, Joey must decide what strength really means to him and what price he’s willing to pay for it.
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248 Pages
8 1/2 x 11
National Jewish Book Award Winner
Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Kids Books of the Year
101 Great Books for Kids 2022
"Filled with mystery, mayhem, and meaningful relationships, this fast-paced historical novel will capture any reader’s attention." - Jewish Book Council
"This is a fascinating glimpse into another time...It's great!"—School Library Journal
"A fun and thought-provoking read for children ages 8-13."—
Children's Book Watch
"A tween gets in over his head in this introspective and nostalgic story."—Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will immediately connect with Joey’s character due to his kindness and good heart. They’ll feel empathy for him as his problems mount and root for him when things look worst."—YA Books Central
"This fast-paced middle grade novel will engage and resonate with readers. Recommended for school and public libraries looking to expand their historical fiction selection." - School Library Journal
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