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Sofia, a ten‑year‑old, and her Italian American family arrive in Boston in 1903 and begin to build a new life in a bustling immigrant neighborhood. Her father works in a grocery store, while her mother sells pasta to help support the family. Sofia adjusts to her new surroundings by attending school and keeping in touch with her old friend Maureen, whose stories illuminate the challenges and hopes of immigrant life in early twentieth‑century Boston.
The book provides historical notes that place Sofia’s experience within the broader context of Italian immigration and the social fabric of Boston during that era, offering young readers an engaging glimpse into the past.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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