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Annie Moore, a determined Irish girl, embarks on a perilous ocean voyage to America with her two younger brothers. In winter 1892, she becomes the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island, a pivotal moment in immigration history. The story follows Annieβs journey and the challenges she faces as she navigates the seas, the bustling ship, and the hopes of a new life for her family.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eve Bunting
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