Brooklyn Bridge: A Novel by Karen S. Hesse tells the story of Morris Michtom, A Russian born Jewish immigrant to the United States. Michtom invented the Teddy Bear and came up with the idea after seeing a newspaper cartoon depicting Teddy Roosevelt’s refusal to shoot a wounded bear. Joseph, the son of Morris Michtom, would rather not get involved in the Teddy Bear making business for he fears that the things he had previously cherished were ending. He even makes an attempt to pursue his own vision of “luckiness” by going to the amusement park at Coney Island without the approval of his parents. By the conclusion of the novel, Joseph’s conflict is resolved when he comes to embrace his new way of life. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a historical fiction story.
Review by Ryan D.
Last Modified April 26, 2024