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Roller-Coaster Grandma: The Amazing Story of Dr. Ruth

By Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, Pierre Lehu (Editor), Mark Simmons (Illustrator)
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$12.95
By Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, Pierre Lehu (Editor), Mark Simmons (Illustrator)
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“The art is wonderful, and the language is entertaining and captivating.” – Association of Jewish Libraries

This graphic novel for ages 8-12 depicts the ups and downs of Dr. Ruth's life from her escape from the Nazis at age 10 aboard a Kindertransport, to her training as a sniper with the Hagganah in Israel, through her immigration to the US where she started as a maid, became a college professor, and eventually a television star. Using a trip to an amusement park with her grandchildren as i...

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