Books like Faraway Summer by Johanna Hurwitz
Set in the summer of 1910, the novel follows Dossi, a poor Russian immigrant living in the tenements of New York City, as he spends two formative weeks with the Meade family on their farmhouse in Vermont. The experience offers a bridge between city and rural life, bringing a new perspective to both the immigrant and the family, and deepening their understanding of community and belonging.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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