In "The Orphan of Ellis Island," a young boy named Dominic finds himself transported back in time to the early 20th century, right in the middle of Ellis Island's immigration process. As he navigates the bustling environment, he encounters a lonely girl named Francesca, who is separated from her family and struggling to find her way. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with challenges and discoveries, exploring themes of friendship, courage, and the quest for belonging. Dominic learns about the immigrant experience and the significance of remembering one’s roots as they strive to reunite Francesca with her family. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Time Travel Adventures .

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 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Turtleback Books .

The bestselling author of GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS and THE RAVENMASTER'S SECRET, Woodruff has written more than twenty books for children, including picture books, historical fiction, and lighthearted fantasy. Her numerous school visits each year are popular with kids and teachers. The sequel to GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SPY, will be published in November 2010. She lives with her family in Martin's Creek, Pennsylvania.