Minsha's Night on Ellis Island (At the Heels of History)
by Pam Berkman (Author) Claire Powell (Illustrator)
Follow Minsha, a determined terrier, as she travels to Ellis Island in this third book of the At the Heels of History series, inspired by important events and told through the eyes, ears, and noses of dogs.
1921. Minsha loves her human family, especially nine-year-old Leila. But Leila's family has decided to leave their home in Beirut for a new life in America--and they can't take Minsha with them. Minsha is devastated, but she's also a dog of action, so she stows away on a second ship bound for New York. She knows she's supposed to stay hidden away, but she can't help but make friends with a boy named Yusef and his family.
When their ship arrives at Ellis Island, Yusef is suspected of being sick and is separated from his family. Even though Minsha is anxious to find Leila, she can't leave Yusef alone, either. As Minsha sniffs out a solution, she'll have to contend with a territorial gang of cats, some helpful sparrows, and a surprisingly friendly rat. But will her new friends be enough to reunite Yusef and his family? And will it be too late for Minsha to reunite with hers?
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Gr 2-4--It's 1921 and the world is changing, especially for Leila and her family. They are leaving Beirut and moving to America to make a new life for themselves in New York City. But Minsha, Leila's devoted canine, is not allowed to make the trek, and they are sadly separated at the dock. But it's not goodbye for the determined pup--she sneaks aboard another ship! With the help of a human family and a boy named Yusef, Minsha makes it to Ellis Island. However, her new human friends encounter trouble when going through immigration. It's up to Minsha: Leave Ellis Island and go find Leila, or stay and help Yusef. This is the third installment of the historical fiction series and provides details on the early history of immigrating through Ellis Island. VERDICT Perfect for animal lovers and elementary students preparing to study this subject.--Sarah Voels, Cedar Rapids P.L., IA
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JUV016000 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | General
Families
Family life
Historical fiction
Emigration and immigration
Terriers
Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.
