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The Long Way To A New Land

by Joan Sandin
The Long Way To A New Land - Thryft
The Long Way To A New Land - Thryft

Promise of a new life in a distant land.

This book is a heartwarming tale of a family's courage and determination to overcome adversity and start afresh in a new land. It's perfect for those who enjoy historical fiction and stories about the immigrant experience. The vivid illustrations and simple language make it appealing for young readers as well.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Long Way To A New Land

by Joan Sandin
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780064441001
Authors: Joan Sandin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 1986-05-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Immigration, Adventure, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 408 readers)

Description

"We will go to America!"  This classic early reader tells an exciting story and is also a good launching pad for classroom and home discussions. Here is a realistic account of the struggles of European immigrants in the 19th century. This book is a helpful supplement to a history class and a courageous, compelling story for any occasion. The year is 1868 and Sweden is a barren land of poverty and famine. Carl Erik and his family receive a letter from an uncle in America. The uncle realizes that the Erik family is near the end of their rope, and encourages them to move abroad to make a new life. The family sells all their personal items and begins a long trek across land and sea to America... As a fan of this book and its companion,  The Long Way Westward , put it: "The books describe the difficulty and dangers of the journey in a way that is non-complaining and full of optimism for a new life in America. Teachers, these books are wonderful for integrating with other subjects and topics, such as immigration, westward expansion, steamships, trains, geography, and American life in the 1860s."Author-artist Joan Sandin's grandfather was born in Sweden and immigrated to Wisconsin with his parents in 1882, when he was only two. Joan herself spent time in Sweden and did extensive research to create her well-loved classic books about the immigrant experience.
 

Promise of a new life in a distant land.

This book is a heartwarming tale of a family's courage and determination to overcome adversity and start afresh in a new land. It's perfect for those who enjoy historical fiction and stories about the immigrant experience. The vivid illustrations and simple language make it appealing for young readers as well.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.