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Hope and Tears

by Gwenyth Swain
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An original collection of voices, filled with hope and tears, chronicles the history of Ellis Island and the people it served. Indians, settlers, immigrants, inspectors, doctors, nurses, cooks, and social workers all played a big part in that history. Author Gwenyth Swain reimagines the lives of those who landed, lived, and worked on the island through fictional letters, monologues, dialogues, and e-mails, basing them on historical documentation and real-life people. In doing so, she creates a moving picture of their struggles and triumphs. Illustrated with poignant and affecting photographs, this is a unique exploration of Ellis Island's history. Includes further resources, bibliography, and source notes.
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Publisher: Astra Publishing House

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  • ISBN: 9781629791784
  • Release date: March 1, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781629791784
  • File size: 11733 KB
  • Release date: March 1, 2012
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subjects

History Juvenile Nonfiction Language Arts Geography

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.9
Lexile® Measure:780
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

An original collection of voices, filled with hope and tears, chronicles the history of Ellis Island and the people it served. Indians, settlers, immigrants, inspectors, doctors, nurses, cooks, and social workers all played a big part in that history. Author Gwenyth Swain reimagines the lives of those who landed, lived, and worked on the island through fictional letters, monologues, dialogues, and e-mails, basing them on historical documentation and real-life people. In doing so, she creates a moving picture of their struggles and triumphs. Illustrated with poignant and affecting photographs, this is a unique exploration of Ellis Island's history. Includes further resources, bibliography, and source notes.
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History Juvenile Nonfiction Language Arts Geography