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When I First Came to This Land
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4 out of 5
Based on 73 Ratings and 11 Reviews

Book Description
The new land holds a world full of promise for a poor young man who comes to it with a strong back, a warm heart, and unfailing good humor. With its bouncy, cumulative verse and colorful, detail-packed illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to an exciting chapter in American history.

"Catchy and fun....A grand story about a brave generation who won't soon be forgotten." --Kirkus Re... More
Book Information
PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100698118383
ISBN-13978-0698118386
Publication Date01/2003
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About Harriet Ziefert (Author) : Harriet Ziefert is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Harriet Ziefert include What'S A Birthday?, Snow Party, Posey Paints a Princess,... more
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About Simms Taback (Illustrator) : Simms Taback is a published author, editor, illustrator, and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Simms Taback include Simms Taback's Great Big Book of Spacey, Snakey, Bugg... more
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