Ellis Island Christmas
Papa has already left Poland, and Krysia longs to see him again. First we must cross the ocean to get to Ellis Island in America, says Mama. That's where Papa is waiting for us. Saying goodbye to her home is hard, and the ocean voyage is long and stormy, but finally, on Christmas Eve, Krysia sees the Statue of Liberty!
Dennis Nolan's richly rendered illustrations powerfully evoke the uncertainty, wonder, and hope of this young immigrant's experience. An Ellis Island Christmas is a holiday story to treasure, year after year.
Target age group 5-8
Dennis Nolan's richly rendered illustrations powerfully evoke the uncertainty, wonder, and hope of this young immigrant's experience. An Ellis Island Christmas is a holiday story to treasure, year after year.
Target age group 5-8
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group6 to 8 yrs
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Grade LevelK-2
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeEmigration & Immigration
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Awards
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AuthorLeighton, Maxinne Rhea
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Lexile Level530
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AR Level3.0
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DeweyE
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PublisherViking Press
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Publication Date10/16/2018
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Pages32
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Dimensions0.2 H × 9.8 L × 7.9 W
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Case Qty84
