Paperboy

by Isabelle Holland

Kevin O' Donnell may be poor right now, but he's not going to stay that way for long--not if he has anything to do with it. With his father unable to work and a little sister to support, Kevin needs... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823414221
• ISBN13: 9780823414222
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 137 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Paperboy

Kevin, his dad, and littler sister move to New York from Ireland. Kevin's mom and older sister and brother just dies of congestion. It's really hard in Ireland and life would be better over in New York. Kevin's sister, Maureen, is in a private school. Kevin coule have gone but they didn't have enough money. Kevin's dad works all day and hardley gets anything. Kevin usually skips school since his dad wouldn't be able to know. When he skips school he usually tries to ear a few pennies for a loaf of bread to bring home to Maureen. Everyday he would do this. He also stole a chronicle every day to sell at the saloons. He never got caught untill one day Mr. Langley (the owner of the chronicle) saw him. He couldn't catch up to him though so he got away with it. Then a couple of days later Mr. Langley caught up with him at his house. He asked him a few questions and then asked him to read an article out of the paper. He didnt' think Kevin could read but he could. Mr. Langley thought it would be good to have a messenger boy at the chronicle to deliver messeges to the other. Mr.Langley asked Kevin if he wanted the job and he accepted. This way Kevin could earn some money to help out. First he had to promise Mr.Langley that he wouldnt' skip school and he would be on time. After working at the paper for some time Mr.Langley broke his leg and was home bound. So Kevin had to deliver messeges to him at his house to he could keep the chronicle in top shape without coming to the office. Mr.Langley's son didnt' like this so he planted $6 in Kevin's coat to get him fired which he did. When Kevin told him he didnt' take it he didn't believe him. After a week or so Mr. Langley found out that Kevin wasn't lieing and his son was. When he was fired they had no money coming in to the house and Mr.Timmins was wanting the rent. This was a big mess. I really liked this book and to find out what happens next you're goning to have to read the book.

PaperBoy

Looking for one GREAT book that's not terribly too long, but not too short? Well your book MUST be PaperBoy! This story takes place back in the 1980's (or about) and the main character is an Irish immagrant boy. This story will entertain you and has a very interesting plot! I would reccomend this book to anyone between the ages or 8+!! Be sure to add this to your summer reading list!

Excellent, inspiring children's book

I started this book this afternoon and could not put it down. I am a teacher of fifth grade and will definitely read it to my class. The author gives a very realistic description of what life was like in New York in 1881 for a struggling twelve year old immigrant boy. The plot is very interesting and fast-moving. The conclusion is one of inspiration and hope.