Dreaming of America Pbk

by Eve Bunting

Book Overview

A Caldecott award-winning author tells the inspiring true story of the first Ellis Island immigrant, fifteen-year-old Annie Moore. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816765219
• ISBN13: 9780816765218
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Troll Communications
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 10.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Dreaming of America

Dreaming of America Eve Bunting wrote the original copy of the true story Dreaming of America. This book is for kids in their middle childhood. The book was published by Bridge Water Paperbacks. The main character is a girl, who is from Ireland, who's name is Annie. Annie and her two brothers, Philip and Anthony, are on their way to America on the SS Nevada. I have missed my mom and dad just like in the book. The most interesting thing in the book is Annie's 15th birthday present. The least interesting thing in the book is when Annie doesn't let Philip do something in their cabin. I like this book because there are no unanswered questions or problems. I especially liked this book because they went to America on a boat! That's why I think you should read this book.

Wonderful

This book is wonderful. The story is a classic example of the pain and hardship of coming to America. The graphics are beautifully done and combine both drawings as well as real pictures of the period. It brings the history of the period to life. Highly recommended.

An inspiring true story

What an emotional, inspiring story of the first Ellis Island immigrant -- a girl from Ireland who journeyed to America with her two younger brothers. This award-winning book is graced with beautiful illustrations as well as rare historic photos. An involving story by Eve Bunting that is a tribute to all immigrants who have helped make America great.

A great story about the first Ellis Island immigrant

Annie Moore didn't know what to expect when she boarded a ship for America, but she probably never imagined she'd be handed a ten-dollar gold piece when she arrived! Eve Bunting knows how to write for children, and she delivers a beautiful interpretation of what the journey to America might have been like for Annie. Archival photos of the actual ship's manifest, the ship Annie sailed on, and a photo of Annie herself make readers feel as if they are taking the journey along with Annie and her brothers. And Ben Stahl's gorgeous oil paintings complement the story perfectly, bringing the entire experience to life. If your ancestors immigrated to America, you've got to read this wonderful book!

Ellis Island's First Immigrant - An Irish Teenager

15 year old Annie Moore,with her younger brother, came by boat from Ireland to join their parents in America. Good illustrations and text tell the story of their emotional departure from Cobh, County Cork, their long journey across the ocean, and the Russian immigrant who befriended them aboard ship and assured that Annie would be the first one to be processed through Ellis Island. Today a statue of Annie is at both Cobh, Ireland and at Ellis Island, marking the beginning of a new day for all immigrants to America.