Island of Hope: The Story of Ellis Island and the Journey to America
No. of pages 144
Published: 2004
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"Island of Hope: The Story of Ellis Island and the Journey to America" by Martin W. Sandler recounts the compelling history of Ellis Island, the vital gateway for millions of immigrants seeking a new life in America. Through vivid narratives and personal accounts, the book explores the dreams, struggles, and resilience of those who passed through its halls. It captures the hopes of individuals from diverse backgrounds and the challenges they faced as they navigated the immigration process. Sandler's storytelling brings to life the significance of Ellis Island as a symbol of hope and opportunity for generations of newcomers to the United States. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 7 years.
There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Scholastic US .
Martin W. Sandler is the author of more than 50 books, two of which have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. His book, The Story of American Photography / An Illustrated History for Young People (Little Brown) received The Horn Book Award. Mr. Sandler has also won seven Emmys for his television work and has taught American history and American studies at both the University of Massachusetts and Smith College.