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How I Became an American
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3 out of 5
Based on 94 Ratings and 16 Reviews

Book Description
In 1902 in a small German town a traveler turns up spouting catchy songs about adventures in America. To the townspeople, the land sounds like paradise, and ten-year-old Johann Bonfert is excited when his own family begins planning a life overseas. His father and brother leave early to find jobs in the steel mills of Ohio, and the rest of the family follows later in a long, miserable sea journey. ... More
Book Information
PublisherCricket Books
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages144
ISBN-100812648757
ISBN-13978-0812648751
Publication Date11/09/2001
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About Karin Gundisch (Author) : Karin Gundisch is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Karin Gundisch is How I Became an American.
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About James Skofield (Translator) : James Skofield is a published author, illustrator, and a translator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of James Skofield include Found: Found, How I Became an Ame... more
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