My America: Hope in My Heart, Sofia's Ellis Island Diary, Book One
No. of pages 106
Published: 2003
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In "My America: Hope in My Heart, Sofia's Ellis Island Diary, Book One," readers meet Sofia, a young girl who immigrates to America from Italy in the early 1900s. As she arrives at Ellis Island, Sofia faces the challenges of adjusting to a new life in a foreign land while holding onto her dreams of a brighter future. Through her diary entries, she shares her fears, hopes, and the excitement of new beginnings. Sofia’s journey reflects the experiences of many immigrants navigating the trials of assimilation, while also highlighting the importance of family, culture, and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called My America .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 106 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Scholastic Press .
Kathryn Lasky was born in Indianapolis. She has two grown up children and now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her photographer husband Chris Knight.
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