{"product_id":"sandin-j-long-way-to-a-new-land-9780064441001","title":"Sandin J Long Way to a New Land","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will go to America!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e This classic early reader tells an exciting story and is also a good launching pad for classroom and home discussions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a realistic account of the struggles of European immigrants in the 19th century. This book is a helpful supplement to a history class and a courageous, compelling story for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1868 and Sweden is a barren land of poverty and famine. Carl Erik and his family receive a letter from an uncle in America. The uncle realizes that the Erik family is near the end of their rope, and encourages them to move abroad to make a new life. The family sells all their personal items and begins a long trek across land and sea to America...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a fan of this book and its companion, \u003cem\u003eThe Long Way Westward\u003c\/em\u003e, put it: The books describe the difficulty and dangers of the journey in a way that is non-complaining and full of optimism for a new life in America. Teachers, thes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49524340556119,"sku":"9780064441001","price":7.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780064441001.jpg?v=1731856389","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sandin-j-long-way-to-a-new-land-9780064441001","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}