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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015 · Est. 27 min read-aloud
In the New World
By Christa Holtei, Gerda Raidt (Illustrator)
An immigrant family's journey spans centuries, connecting past and present.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
37 pages· 3,414 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1850, Robert and Margarete leave Germany with their children, seeking a new life in America. They settle on a Nebraska farm, facing hardships and hope. Centuries later, their descendants, still on the same land, embark on a journey back to Germany, retracing their ancestors' steps. What will they discover about their roots and themselves?
From the publisher
The story of Robert and Margarete and their children Johannes and Dorothea, who emigrate from Germany to the United States in 1850. After landing in New Orleans and joining a wagon train headed west to Nebraska, the family establishes a farm outside Omaha. The book ends with a switch to modern day with descendants of Robert and Margarete living on the same farm. They make the decision to investigate their roots and visit Germany, reversing the trip their ancestors made.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 37
- Words
- 3,414
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NC870L
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Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 191500
Publication
- Published
- March 10, 2015
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580896306
- LCCN
- 2013049025
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