1. Milly and the Macy’s Parade By: Shana Corey Summary: This book is about the Macy’s Day Parade around Thanksgiving time. It is about a little girl named Milly and it is her first year in America because her family is from Poland. Her dad worked for Mr. Macy and she went there everyday after school. All the men that worked with her father for Mr. Macy were homesick so Milly decided to throw them a parade and it has become a yearly tradition. Characters: Milly, Milly's Dad Setting: New York City Theme: Thanksgiving 2. The Memory Coat By: Elvira Woodruff Summary: This is a story about freedom and strength. Two children named Rachel and Grisia lived with their family in Russia along with many other Jewish people. Grisia is Rachel’s cousin would not give up his coat because he has memories of his parents within it, and he was separated from his parents and never saw them again. The family was planning on going to America but Grisia could not get through because of his swollen face and his jacket but eventually after Rachel flips it inside out so the wool shows they get through! Characters: Rachel and Grisia Setting: Russia and America Theme: Freedom and Strength 3. When Jessie Came Across the Sea By: Amy Hest Summary: This is a book about a girl named Jessie who lives with her grandmother in a poor village in Europe. She is chosen by her villages rabi to travel to America and leave her grandmother behind. After she arrives in America she learns to speak English, and finds success with her sewing talent. With the money that Jessie saves she purchases her grandmother a plane ticket to America. Characters: Jessie and her Grandmother Setting:America Theme: Determination 4. Coming Home Soon By: Jaqueline Woodson Summary: Ada Ruth’s mama must go to Chicago to work, which leaves her and her Grandma behind. It is during the war and they wait each and everyday for the letter that says mama will be home soon. Characters: Ada Ruth and her Grandmother Setting: Unknown Theme: World War 11 5. My America: Our Strange New Land, Elizabeth’s Jamestown Colony Diary By: Patricia Hermes Summary: In May 1607, 3 ships sailed up the James River in Virginia. In the riverbank marshes, they made land and hung the flag--England's flag--establishing the first permanent English colony in Jamestown, Virginia. In 1609, the first ship carrying women and children arrived. After 71 days at sea, nine-year-old Elizabeth Barker is thrilled to be on dry land. Lizzie keeps a journal for Caleb, her twin brother who stayed in England because of his weak lungs. In her entries, Lizzie tells of the abundant forests, trading with and learning from the Indians, and adventures with her new friends. Characters: Lizzie Barker, Caleb Setting: Virginia Theme: Social Studies 6. Molly's Pilgrim By: Barbara Cohen Summary: Molly was a Jewish girl and came to America, but when she came to America she got made fun of. Miss Stickley(her teacher) assigned the class to make Pilgrim dolls and Molly's mom made her doll to resemble herself. Elizabeth says she did it all wrong and Miss Stickley disagrees and ended up loving the doll and explaining to the class that Molly's mom is a Pilgrim. Characters: Elizabeth, Miss Stickley, Molly, Molly's Mom Setting: Winter Hill Theme: All people are different
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