Streets of Gold

by Marie Raphael

Overview

It is 1901. Marisia and her family flee Poland ahead of the czar's soldiers. But at Ellis Island, her sister and parents are turned away. Now Marisia and her brother, Stefan, must find their way in the New World alone.

Marisia dreams of becoming an artist. Can she overcome the hardships of immigrant life on New York's Lower East Side, the struggle to find work, and the tyrannical views of those who would stand in her way? With only her wits, her talent, and her feisty spirit to guide her, she sets out to turn dream into reality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780892554003
Publisher:	W.W. Norton for Persea Books
Publication date:	10/13/2011
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.63(d)
Age Range:	11 - 15 Years

About the Author

Marie Raphael, author of Streets of Gold (Persea, 2001), has taught in middle school, high school, and college. She lives in Redway, California.

What People are Saying About This

Diana Pardue

Diana Pardue, Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Will carry you to another time and place....Readers won't want the story to end.

Editorial Reviews

Readers young and old will be moved by the struggles of young immigrant Marisia, a resilient and likable character whose journey from Poland to New York bears similarities to that of so many newcomers to the United States at the turn of the century. Most compelling is the way in which Marisia's artistic talent and her need to draw as a matter of emotional survival are interwoven into the story. The writing is rich with historical detail, characters are lively and well developed, and the story--except for the very beginning--moves along at a good pace. Ruth Ann Phimister's sensitive narration captures the drama and suspense while bringing intimacy and immediacy to this story of life one hundred years ago. A good story with a memorable character; the educational aspect is an added value. E.S. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine

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