Ellis Island
What's Ellis Island About
You’re one of millions of immigrants leaving your home in the early 1900s to move to the United States. You’re searching for a better life. Ellis Island, near New York City, is your first stop in your search for opportunity and freedom. Officials on the island have been processing immigrants there for decades, but not everyone gets through. If you pass the tests, you’re on your way to a new life in the United States. If you don’t, you may find yourself being sent back to your homeland. What path will you take? Will you: Be a Jewish youth leaving the violence of Russia in hopes of a better life in America? Be an Italian teen who lands at Ellis Island during World War I? A German immigrant who faces deportation? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to wealth, to poverty, or even to death.
Reviews
The Creative Behind the Book
Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
What Has Michael Burgan Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Michael Burgan know that you want to hear from them about their book.
More Books by Michael Burgan
You Choose: History Series
Similar Books to Ellis Island
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781476536064
- Publication Date
- July 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
- Original Publication Date
- September 1, 2008
- Page Count
- 112
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lexile® Level
- 600L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~O
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~3.9
Contribute to this page
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.