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Can I read Rollercoaster grandma! : the amazing story of Dr. Ruth on EtoBox?
Rollercoaster grandma! : the amazing story of Dr. Ruth by Ruth Westheimer; Pierre Lehu; Mark Simmons is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Rollercoaster grandma! : the amazing story of Dr. Ruth about?
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 its framework, the story subtly demonstrates lessons of grit, resilience, and strength that readers can apply to their own lives.
Who reads Rollercoaster grandma! : the amazing story of Dr. Ruth?
It is typically read by young readers, and the parents and educators who guide them.
Common subject areas: juvenile, young adult.
- Author
- Ruth Westheimer; Pierre Lehu; Mark Simmons
- Publisher
- Springfield, NJ: Apples & Honey Press
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781681155326
- Category
- children's
- Subjects
- Children'S, Fiction, Juvenile
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (31 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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