Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Search - The King of Mulberry Street

The King of Mulberry Street
The King of Mulberry Street
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
In 1892, nine-year-old Dom’s mother puts him on a ship leaving Italy, bound for America. He is a stowaway, traveling alone and with nothing of value except for a new pair of shoes from his mother. In the turbulent world of homeless children in Manhattan’s Five Points, Dom learns street smarts, and not only survives, but thrives by st...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385746533
ISBN-10: 0385746539
Publication Date: 10/11/2005
Pages: 256
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 3

4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Read All 2 Book Reviews of "The King of Mulberry Street"

Please Log in to Rate these Book Reviews

gatorgal1981 avatar reviewed The King of Mulberry Street on + 34 more book reviews
I fictionalized story based on the author's grandfather, an Italian Jew who came to America alone as a child at the turn of the century. Describes his difficulty in finding his way in a new land though he was without money and unable to speak English. He is able to survive and eventually prosper on the mean streets of New York City. An interesting historical novel - not just for young readers. I recommend it anyone interested in Italian or Jewish immigrants. A well written and fast paced story.


Genres: