Author: Sonia Levitin
Illustrator: Guy Porfirio
Genre: Historical Fiction
Awards: N/A
Grade Level: 1-4
Hanna has recently arrived in America with her family and soon they face many economic hardships together. With a little teamwork, and willingness to work hard to make sure their family is taken care of, Hanna, her brothers, and father begin their family business from the ground up collecting trash. Her family sticks together to pursue their dreams of being successful in America.
The illustrations are detailed and convey the emotional effect of being an immigrant in a strange country in an appropriate way for children.
Students can discuss the many values found in the story such as working hard and remaining loyal. This story also provides an accurate perspective of the life of an immigrant.
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