At Ellis Island: A History In Many Voices

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Synopsis
Ellis Island was the gateway to America and the promise of freedom for thousands. Its walls are rich with stories. Its walls are rich with stories. In this book we hear myriad of those voices. First we follow a young person today. Her great-great-grandmother entered America through Ellis Island. As this young girl walks the halls of the famous site, she wonders about the past, the people, and their hopes, dreams and challenges.

Here, too, is the voice of Sera, an Armenian girl from the early 1900s. Fleeing the unthinkable in her home country, she longs to join her father in America. As Sera enters the halls of Ellis Island, she lives those same hopes, dreams, and challenges.

The voices of real immigrants -- their suffering in steerage, their first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, and their journey through the Great Hall -- complete this touching look into an important part of America's history. A pivotal time and place is brought to life through a combination of many voices speaking in harmony.

Copyright:
2007

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
ISBN-13:
9780689830266
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Louise Peacock, Walter Lyon Krudop
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction
Grade Levels:
Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Submitted By:
Kathy Swartz
Proofread By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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