“Two Cents and a Milk Bottle”

Twelve-year-old Leely Dorman is determined to succeed. Whether it is riding a bicycle, playing a piano, earning some money or becoming a Bat Mitzvah, Leely is going to make it happen, no matter what gets in her way!

Two Cents and a Milk Bottle is the story of Leely Dorman, her fifteen-year-old sister Evy, and Arnie, her seven-year-old brother. The year is 1937, one of the worst years of the Depression. Leely and her family live in Brooklyn, New York.

Leely is nervous when her family moves to another new neighborhood. But fear turns to surprise when she meets the children who live there. There is Philly Bronson, the boy with the bluest eyes Leely has ever seen. Francy Piccolo, her new best friend. Adeline, Frankie, Irene and Millie, who live across the hall.

Immediately, things begin to happen for Leely. Philly gives Leely her first riding lesson on his brand-new bicycle. But, when Leely crashes and breaks his taillight, her very first experience with her new friends turns into a real disaster.

Leely promises to repair the damage, but as she does odd jobs around the neighborhood, all the money she earns keeps mysteriously disappearing.

Follow along with Leely on her adventures as she does whatever she can for extra money, while making special friends, discovering boys, and learning about herself...

Lee Batterman's books empower children. This book enables youngsters to grow from juveniles into young adults as related through personal experiences. It encourages them to search within themselves and to better understand their social relationships.

Two Cents and a Milk Bottle embraces friendships between different religions and ancestry. It is a character building story that both enlightens and entertains young minds.

Lee Batterman books are perfect for Jewish schools and families that celebrate their heritage and faith. Although it is an ethnic story, it's current relevance and multi-cultural warmth embraces today's youngsters of all religions and races.