"The Long Way to a New Land" by Joan Sandin follows the journey of a family of Swedish immigrants who travel to America in search of a better life. Set in the late 19th century, the story depicts their struggles during the long and arduous journey across the ocean. Through challenges such as storms, cramped conditions, and uncertainty about their future, the family must rely on their resilience and hope. As they navigate the trials of immigration, they dream of a new home where they can start anew and build a brighter future together. The narrative captures themes of adventure, courage, and the quest for freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: I Can Read, I Can Read History Books, I Can Read Level 3 .

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 63 pages in this book. This book was published in 1986 by Perfection Learning .

Joan Sandin is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the "I Can Read" books Small Wolf, written by Nathaniel Benchley, Snowshoe Thompson, written by Nancy Smiler Levinson, and her own The Long Way Westward and The Long Way to a New Land. Ms. Sandin lives in Tucson, AZ. Joan Sandin is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the "I Can Read" books Small Wolf, written by Nathaniel Benchley, Snowshoe Thompson, written by Nancy Smiler Levinson, and her own The Long Way Westward and The Long Way to a New Land. Ms. Sandin lives in Tucson, AZ.