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Description
In this novel set in early twentieth-century Boston, a family of Italian immigrants works hard to attain their dream, a farm in the country.
Quick Summary
The novel follows Joey, a young boy from an Italian immigrant family living in early twentieth-century Boston, as his family works hard to attain their dream of owning a farm in the country. It explores themes of family perseverance, cultural identity, and the challenges of starting over in a new country while holding onto heritage and traditions. If your kid likes "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, which celebrates immigrant family journeys and multigenerational stories, they will find this book equally moving. This is a great choice for fourth through sixth graders reading at a third to fourth grade level who enjoy stories about family, community, and chasing dreams together.