The Irish Potato Famine: The Story of Irish-American Immigration cover

The Irish Potato Famine: The Story of Irish-American Immigration

Author: Dolan, Edward F.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 8.7
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 15785
Points per Word 0.00019
Page Count 109
Points per Page 0.027523

Description

This book discusses the potato famine that devastated Ireland in the nineteenth century and led to a widespread immigration to the United States.

Quick Summary

This book turns a tragic historical event into a page-turning story of survival, resilience, and new beginnings. Kids will love following the real journeys of families who left everything behind to cross the ocean in crowded ships and build new lives in America. If your kid likes historical mysteries and stories about people overcoming impossible odds, they'll devour this book. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8.