"Three Pennies" by Melanie Crowder follows the story of a girl named Albie, who navigates life as she grapples with love, loss, and the search for belonging. Living in the vibrant city of San Francisco, Albie embarks on a quest that intertwines her relationships with her single mother and the mysterious music that inspires her. As she discovers hidden truths about her family and herself, Albie learns the importance of hope, dreams, and the connections that shape her life. The narrative unfolds with lyrical prose, exploring themes of resilience and the power of dreams against the backdrop of life's challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .

Melanie Crowder (www. melaniecrowder. net) is the author of National Jewish Book Award finalist and ILA Notable Book for a Global Society Audacity , as well as A Nearer Moon and Parched . She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Melanie lives with her family on Colorado's Front Range where she has worked as an educator for more than a decade. You can follow her on Twitter @MelanieACrowder.