Our Strange New Land

Our Strange New Land
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Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages : 109
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0439368987
ISBN-13 : 9780439368988
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Our Strange New Land by : Patricia Hermes

Nine-year-old Elizabeth keeps a journal of her experiences in the New World as she encounters Indians, suffers hunger and the death of friends, and helps her father build their first home.

Season of Promise

Season of Promise
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Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages : 108
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ISBN-10 : 0439272068
ISBN-13 : 9780439272063
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Season of Promise by : Patricia Hermes

In 1611, ten-year-old Elizabeth continues a journal of her experiences living in Jamestown, as her brother Caleb rejoins the family, a new strict governor comes to the colony, and her father considers remarriage. Simultaneous.

We are Patriots

We are Patriots
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Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages : 108
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0439369061
ISBN-13 : 9780439369060
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis We are Patriots by : Kristiana Gregory

In her diary, ten-year-old Hope writes about her life as a patriot in 1777 Philadelphia, as the Redcoats try to take over her city and defeat the Continental Army. Includes historical notes.

Hope in My Heart

Hope in My Heart
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Publisher : Turtleback
Total Pages : 106
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0613994809
ISBN-13 : 9780613994804
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Hope in My Heart by : Kathryn Lasky

After her family immigrates to America from Italy in 1903, ten-year-old Sofia is quarantined at the Ellis Island Immigration Station, where she makes a good friend but endures nightmarish conditions. Includes historical notes.

An American Spring

An American Spring
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Publisher : Scholastic Press
Total Pages : 107
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0439370450
ISBN-13 : 9780439370455
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis An American Spring by : Kathryn Lasky

In her third and final diary, by Kathryn Lasky, Sofia continues to face the hardship of her new life in America with her cheerful and courageous spirit. Sofia continues to chronicle life in her new home, the North End of Boston, as her best friend Maureen comes to live with her, and her parents open their own store. Sofia describes the daily hardships and joys that she meets as a new American.

Freedom's Wings

Freedom's Wings
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Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages : 108
Release :
ISBN-10 : 043936907X
ISBN-13 : 9780439369077
Rating : 4/5 (7X Downloads)

Synopsis Freedom's Wings by : Sharon Dennis Wyeth

A nine-year-old slave keeps a diary of his journey to freedom along the Underground Railroad in 1857.

Miss American Pie

Miss American Pie
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 290
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781596912014
ISBN-13 : 1596912014
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Miss American Pie by : Margaret Sartor

Gives an account of the author's life from age twelve to eighteen, crafted from diaries, notebooks, and letters, and reflects all the joys and sorrows of growing up in the 1970s.

For This Land

For This Land
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Publisher : Turtleback
Total Pages : 108
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0606282068
ISBN-13 : 9780606282062
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis For This Land by : Kate McMullan

Meg records in her diary the events from July to November of 1856, when her family is reunited and must face challenges from fires to pro-slavery border ruffians who are trying to take over Kansas Territory.

Diary of an Early American Boy 1805

Diary of an Early American Boy 1805
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 130
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780486463049
ISBN-13 : 0486463044
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Diary of an Early American Boy 1805 by : Eric Sloane

Excerpts from a teenager's diary interspersed with the author's comments and illustrations depict the lifestyle and crafts of rural New England.

The Wild Year

The Wild Year
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Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages : 108
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0439370558
ISBN-13 : 9780439370554
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Wild Year by : Patricia Hermes

In this book, Joshua's diary comes to an end with stories of life in Oregon, his sister lost in the woods, and Joshua starting school. Simultaneous.