Awards

• Winner of Mildred L. Batchelder Award (Children's) 2002
• Winner of Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2002

Overview

In 1902 in a small German town a traveler turns up spouting catchy songs about adventures in America. To the townspeople, the land sounds like paradise, and ten-year-old Johann Bonfert is excited when his own family begins planning a life overseas. His father and brother leave early to find jobs in the steel mills of Ohio, and the rest of the family follows later in a long, miserable sea journey. Johann soon discovers, however, that it's not easy to start life from scratch. America's not paradise, and assimilation can be difficult, especially for grown-ups. Author Karin Gundisch's American debut is a heartwarming and finely observed book that speaks to the enduring struggles all immigrants face, whether in 1902 or 2002.

Full Product Details

Author:   Karin Gundisch ,  James Skofield
Publisher:   Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9780812648751

ISBN 10:   0812648757
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   25 October 2001
Recommended Age:   From 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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