Books like Dreams In The Golden Country by Kathryn Lasky
When a young Jewish girl and her family immigrate from Russia to America, they carry with them a tapestry of homeland dreams, age‑old customs, and bright hopes for a new life. The story unfolds through the girl’s diary entries, revealing how familiar traditions clash and blend with the vibrant rhythms of New York City life.
The narrative captures the bittersweet tensions of displacement: the longing for the familiar, the challenges of adapting to a bustling metropolis, and the humorous mishaps that accompany every first‑time experience. With a focus on family, faith, and the resilience of the immigrant spirit, the book offers a warm, lively portrait of life in a new country.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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