The Long Way to a New Land
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981 · Est. 26 min read

The Long Way to a New Land

Written and illustrated by Joan Sandin

Part of the I Can Read series

A family braves a perilous journey from Sweden to America for a new life.

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64 pages· 1,503 words· Est. 26 min read· 340L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1868, Carl Erik's family faces poverty and famine in Sweden. A letter from an uncle in America offers hope, urging them to leave everything behind for a fresh start. As they embark on a daunting journey across land and sea, they confront the harsh realities of immigration. Will their optimism and courage be enough to overcome the challenges of a new world? This tale of resilience and hope captures the immigrant experience, making it a perfect companion for discussions on history and the American dream.

From the publisher

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,503
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
340L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
8426
Publication
Published
May 23, 1986
First published
October 1, 1981
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064441001
LCCN
80008942
OCLC
35011923

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