Lynda Marie Kozak

Junella and the Magic Hanger Lynda Marie Kozak

Eight-year-old Junella Carmella Barbella and her brother, Monty, have a huge problem. Their mother and father have lost their jobs, and now homeless, must live in their van. There is hope, however, because Junella's mom and dad are not giving up. They do have a plan. But it means for a while at least, they must live with their grandmother who lives in New York City. Junella and her family arrive, and grandma gets them all settled in. But, poor Junella has another problem. She will start at a new school, and her clothes are old and worn, tattered and torn. Junella begins to cry. She thinks the children will laugh at her. How will she make any new friends? Then, Junella has a magical visitor. A fairy godmother appears like in a beautiful dream. She tells Junella not to worry; soon everything will be all right. But first, Junella must learn a very important lesson. There is something Junella needs to understand. What is this lesson? What is it that Junella must understand? To learn that, you must read Junella's story. It has a valuable message for all of us about acceptance, confidence, and love.