How Many Days to America?: A Thanksgiving Story (Paperback)

by Eve Bunting (Author), Beth Peck (Illustrator) "It was nice in our village..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
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.
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"A moving fictional presentation of the perilous voyage of a group of Caribbean refugees to this country." -- Review

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395547776
• ISBN-13: 978-0395547779
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,860 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful and touching story, January 16, 2001

By	m in HI - See all my reviews

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.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous! A must read for Thanksgiving!, November 22, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Maryland, United States) - See all my reviews

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!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars How Many Days to America by Cindy L, March 21, 2007

A Kid's Review

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