Books like Elin's Amerika by Marguerite de Angeli
Elin’s Amerika follows a young Swedish immigrant as she navigates the challenges of arriving in the United States. The story witnesses her adaptation to a new culture, making friends and facing everyday obstacles while she discovers her place in a foreign land.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marguerite de Angeli
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