Oscar's American Dream
- ISBN-10
- 0525707697
- ISBN-13
- 9780525707691
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 36
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020
- Publisher
- Schwartz & Wade
- Author
- Barry Wittenstein
Description
In 1899, an immigrant named Oscar opens a barbershop and a century later, after becoming a lady's clothing store, soup kitchen, bodega, and more, the building is torn down but Oscar's legacy remains. Includes historical notes.
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