The Hundred Penny Box
The Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis is a reprint edition published by Viking Press in 1975, featuring 47 pages in English. This story centers on Michael and his great-great-aunt Dew, who is a hundred years old and possesses a box filled with pennies, each representing a birthday and a story from her life. As Michael listens to Aunt Dew recount the tales behind the pennies, he grapples with his mother’s desire to discard the box, leading him to understand the significance of preserving family history.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and multigenerational connections, as well as the importance of memories tied to objects. The story highlights Michael’s affection for Aunt Dew and his determination to protect her cherished box, which symbolizes the rich tapestry of their shared experiences. Through this journey, the book touches on concepts of time and the value of storytelling within the African American experience in the United States.
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Michael’s great-great-aunt Dew was a hundred years old, and she kept an old box filled with pennies, one for each birthday. Michael loved to sit at her feet and count out the pennies while Aunt Dew told the story behind each one. Michael’s mother wanted to throw out the old box and buy a new one. But Aunt Dew said, “Anybody takes my hundred penny box, take me.” And for his love for Aunt Dew, Michael knew he had to try to save the hundred penny box that contaiend all the stories of her life.
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