"Rodzina" by Karen Cushman follows the journey of a young Polish girl named Rodzina as she travels to America in the early 1900s. After losing her family, she embarks on a challenging voyage filled with uncertainty and resilience. Rodzina faces numerous trials, including navigating a new culture and seeking out her place in a foreign land. Along the way, she discovers the significance of friendship, courage, and her own identity. The story beautifully captures her growth and the importance of family, hope, and perseverance amidst adversity, showcasing the immigrant experience through the eyes of a determined young girl. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Clarion Books .

Karen Cushman was born in Chicago and now lives in Oakland, California. She has a long-standing interest in history (she was Assistant Director of the Museum Studies Department at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco) -particularly in the lives of ordinary people who lived at other times. She won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1995 for The Midwife's Apprentice.