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In the New World

by Christa Holtei
Gerda Raidt
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The story of Robert and Margarete and their children Johannes and Dorothea, who emigrate from Germany to the United States in 1850. After landing in New Orleans and joining a wagon train headed west to Nebraska, the family establishes a farm outside Omaha. The book ends with a switch to modern day with descendants of Robert and Margarete living on the same farm. They make the decision to investigate their roots and visit Germany, reversing the trip their ancestors made.

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Publisher: Charlesbridge

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  • ISBN: 9781607347828
  • Release date: October 15, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781607347828
  • File size: 6850 KB
  • Release date: October 15, 2015
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subjects

Historical Fiction Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Literature

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5
Lexile® Measure:870
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:3-5

The story of Robert and Margarete and their children Johannes and Dorothea, who emigrate from Germany to the United States in 1850. After landing in New Orleans and joining a wagon train headed west to Nebraska, the family establishes a farm outside Omaha. The book ends with a switch to modern day with descendants of Robert and Margarete living on the same farm. They make the decision to investigate their roots and visit Germany, reversing the trip their ancestors made.

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Historical Fiction Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Literature