In the middle of the middle of a movie matineeSit Camilla and her auntie as on every Saturday.Camilla has no parents and no home, but she and her auntie find escape and happiness in their weekly visits to the silent movie house. The other down-and-outers ' Boxcar Betty, Fingers Freddy, Toots, and Two-time Tommy ' help Camilla and her aunt experience the enchantment of the silent screen. Camilla then shares the silent movie stories with these friends who give her the pennies needed to get into the movies.Dandi Daley Mackall unfolds a tale reflecting the kindness of community in the face of misfortune and the healing power of story. And Karen Jerome's soft watercolors poignantly capture both the silent movie era and the courage and perseverance of the human spirit.

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