After the police come, a family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat.
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A family flees its native country in a small boat and lands in America on a particularly appropriate holiday; PW called this "a Thanksgiving story that knows no season or race, but is for everyone all year 'round." Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"A moving fictional presentation of the perilous voyage of a group of Caribbean refugees to this country." Kirkus Reviews with Pointers
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Eve Bunting has written more than 200 books for children, many of which can be found in libraries around the world. Her other Clarion titles for very young readers include My Big Boy Bed, which was also illustrated by Maggie Smith, and Little Bear's Little Boat, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. She lives in Pasadena, California.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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A wonderful and touching story,
This review is from: How Many Days to America?: A Thanksgiving Story (Paperback)
The first time I read this book was to a third grader. When it finished she sat in silence. Then, with an amazing amount of concern and compasion, she asked if it was a true story. The way the book touched her (and me) was amazing. It is a great book to help children (and adults) see the hardships many immigrants face. It is a wonderful book that can be used in the classroom as the center of a integrated lesson, or just read and discussed. This book is one everyone should read, around Thanksgiving or any time of the year.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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How Many Days to America by Cindy L,
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This review is from: How Many Days to America?: A Thanksgiving Story (Paperback)
How Many Days to America
By Eve Bunting Illustrated by Beth Peck Do you wonder how many days it took this family to get to America? Mom and Dad and the boy and girl are coming to America in a big boat. There were many families in the boat. It was a hard trip. Some times they did not have food and they also got scared. Then the thieves took their money and jewels. They finally reached to a new place. They celebrated Thanksgiving with the people in the new country. I think they don't have to be afraid of new things. I think this book is good for people who were coming to America. This book is like my story I felt very sad even though I was with my sister just like the little girl. In the story I started to be happy when I saw my mom and dad. The illustrations gives an idea of what it was like coming to America. If you are one of those people who are new to America read this book you will enjoy it. By Cindy L
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous! A must read for Thanksgiving!,
By cdhwilli@gateway.net (Maryland, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How Many Days to America?: A Thanksgiving Story (Paperback)
Eve Bunting outdid herself again! This story left both my second grade students and I teary eyed! A fabulous read when discussing Thanksgiving! We have alot to be thankful for in America!
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