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Name: Immigrant kids
Author: Russell Freedman

America promised freedom for the early‑1900s immigrants, but their children found a different reality. Crowded cities and scarce jobs led them to sell newspapers, deliver goods, and work in sweatshops. Newberry Medalist Russell Freedman gives a rare, touching glimpse into the lives of these young newcomers.

First publish date: 1980

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Russell Freedman

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