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Up from Orchard Street

Eleanor Widmer
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Up from Orchard Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Eleanor Widmer

Up from Orchard Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1920s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Up from Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer follows a young girl, inspired by her grandmother, as she navigates life in a Lower East Side tenement in the early 20th century. The story highlights family, resilience, and cultural identity within the immigrant experience.

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Emotional

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

727 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Up from Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer is praised for its vivid portrayal of immigrant life and compelling character development. Readers appreciate its rich historical detail and emotional depth. Some critics note occasional predictability in the plot. Overall, it offers an engaging and heartfelt narrative that resonates with those interested in family dynamics and cultural identity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Up from Orchard Street?

Readers who would enjoy Up from Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer are typically fans of historical fiction centered on immigrant experiences in early 20th-century America. They are likely drawn to rich family sagas and character-driven narratives similar to Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt or The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

4.1

727 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1920s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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