Journey to Ellis Island [Hardcover]

Carol Bierman (Author), Laurie McGaw (Author), Barbara Hehner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 26, 1998 | Grade Level: 3 and up

Illustrated with beautifully evocative paintings and family photographs, this story of a Russian Jewish family's courageous journey to a new land is a real-life account of the authentic immigration experience.

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About the Author

Carol Bierman is a teacher of American Immigration and Holocaust classes. She lives in Rockland, New York. Laurie McGaw is the illustrator of the award-winning Polar the Titanic Bear, as well as Discovering the Iceman and Secrets of Vesuvius. She lives in Mulmur Hills, Ontario.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion; 1st edition (November 26, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786803770
• ISBN-13: 978-0786803774
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Emigrants & Immigrants

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-use for any middle school classroom!, March 5, 2001

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Math Rules "Ms. P" (Milford, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Ellis Island (Hardcover)

This true story written from the perspective of an 11-year-old immigrant, truly sums up the immigrant perspective. My 4th grade students, journaled each day as if he or she were the central character, and begged for each of the five chapters. This book alone, replaced a 4-week unit that I had used previously to emphasize the impact of immigration on our state. Written by the author's daughter, with photos showing then and now, it is wonderful. FYI: We used, as the final journal entry, an account written by Yehuda when he finds his journal 70 years later and recounts the years since arriving in America.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Character traits nicely parallel our school's program., September 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey to Ellis Island (Hardcover)

The story reads well for any student needing to understand the trials and tribulations of people immigrating to the U.S.Important character traits are developed and their importance in reaching a goal are emphasized. The artwork makes a dramatic statement to anyone who opens the book. Elementary students should be attracted by this outstanding feature. As a school director and recently retired teacher, I purchased a copy for each of our elementary libraries because of the qualiy of this book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all ages!, February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey to Ellis Island (Hardcover)

This review is from Debbie,Paul,Ryan and Melissa. We all modelled for the illustrator,Laurie McGaw, of this book. It was a wonderful experience since some of our grandparents left Russia and Poland because of the war and we felt we could relate to the people in the book.The book has been presented to the our childrens' school in conjunction with the Holocaust unit. Teachers and kids alike found the book to be very interesting and beautifully illustrated. We recommend it to all nationalities and ages.It is not only a book about Jewish people, but also a book about what any immigrants coming to North America might have experienced.