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Bridge to America: Based on a True Story


Book Description
The year is 1920 and the setting is a shtetl, a small village in northern Poland, where Fivel and his family live in fear of the ruthless Cossacks and unpredictable pogroms. As he and his mother, brother, and sisters struggle to stay alive, nine-year-old Fivel is hungry, is cold, is a rascal, is goodhearted, longs for his father, and is afraid for their lives. Will the money from America ever come... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingKindle Edition (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages208
ISBN-10B004H1U274
Publication Date10/24/2005
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About Linda Glaser (Author) : I've always loved to write. Ever since third grade, I've dreamed of becoming a children's book writer. So I feel most fortunate that I've gotten to realize my dream. I enjoy everything about the field... more
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6/25/2007 Heidi Estrin said: Hear an interview about Bridge to America with author Linda Glaser and subject Phil Myzel on The Book of Life podcast's July 2006 episode at www.jewishbooks.blogspot.com.
tags: Book of Life Podcast, AJL Notable Book

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12/13/2006 Katharine Johnson said: A must read that will touch the hearts of young readers.

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